憾 (hàn) - regret, remorse, disappointment & to feel sorry or dissatisfied about something that

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hàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

憾 · hàn

regret, remorse, disappointment;

to feel sorry or dissatisfied about something that has happened or that one has failed to do.

regret, remorse, disappointmentto feel sorry or dissatisfied about something that

Usage highlights

regretdeep regretregretful matterdie with regretno regretslifelong regret

Synonyms

  • 悔— repent, regret (more focused on remorse for one's own actions)
  • 惜— pity, regret (lighter, more about惋惜)
  • 歉— apology (related to feeling sorry)

Antonyms

  • 满— satisfied, full (as in 满意)
  • 足— content, sufficient (as in 满足)
  • 慰— comfort, console (as in 安慰)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I deeply regret my decision (深感遗憾).
  • She expressed regret for being unable to attend (表示遗憾).
  • He died without fulfilling his wish (抱憾而终).
  • This is truly regrettable (真是憾事).

Collocations

  • regret(遗憾)
  • deep regret(深表遗憾)
  • regretful matter(憾事)
  • die with regret(抱憾而终)
  • no regrets(无憾)
  • lifelong regret(终生之憾)

Idioms

  • To die without regrets(死而无憾)
  • To have no regrets even in death(虽死无憾)
  • Deeply regretful(引以为憾)
  • To harbor lifelong regret(抱憾终身)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, achieving a state of 'no regrets' (无憾) is considered an ideal life outcome, especially regarding filial duties and personal accomplishments.
  • The character appears frequently in expressions about missed opportunities and unfulfilled wishes, reflecting the importance of seizing chances in life.
  • Classical literature often uses 憾 to express profound disappointment about historical events or personal failures.

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