Definition
后悔 (hòuhuǐ) is the common verb for regretting a past action or decision. 遗憾 (yíhàn) is a noun/adjective for a feeling of regret, often used as 'it's a pity'. 悔恨 (huǐhèn) expresses a stronger, more remorseful regret.
verb
to regret
Examples
- 后悔。Tā hòu huǐ méi yǒu hǎohao xuéxí.He regrets not studying hard.
- 。Nǐ yǐhòu huì hòu huǐ zhège juédìng de.You will regret this decision later.
- 后悔。Wǒ cónglái bú zuò ràng zìjǐ hòu huǐ de shì.I never do things that make me regret.
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