可惜 kěxī
what a pity / unfortunately
可惜 (kěxī) means "what a pity / unfortunately" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 可惜
遗憾
yíhàn
regret / pity (formal, deep)
乐队
yuèduì
band (music)
Frequently asked questions
What does 可惜 (kěxī) mean in Chinese?
可惜 (kěxī) means "what a pity / unfortunately" in Chinese. 可惜 (kěxī) means "what a pity / unfortunately" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 可惜 in a sentence?
Use 可惜 (kěxī) the way you would use "what a pity / unfortunately" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 可惜?
Common words that pair with 可惜 include 遗憾. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 可惜 (kěxī) and 理解 (lǐjiě)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 可惜 means "what a pity / unfortunately"; 理解 means "understand / comprehend". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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