可惜
kě xī
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How to write 可惜 (kě xī) in Chinese

可惜 (pinyin: kě xī, written "ke xi" or "kexi") means it is a pity. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 可惜.

Meaning

  • it is a pity
  • what a pity
  • unfortunately

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Examples

可惜的是,菜的味道有点让人失望。三文鱼不够新鲜,寿司饭也偏硬。
kě xī de shì, cài de wèi dào yǒu diǎn ràng rén shī wàng. sān wén yú bú gòu xīn xiān, shòu sī fàn yě piān yìng.
What's a pity is that the food itself was a bit disappointing. The salmon wasn't fresh enough, and the sushi rice was too firm.

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