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懊悔 (àohuǐ) is more intense and personal, often implying a deeper emotional pain than 后悔 (hòuhuǐ).
Be careful not to confuse 后悔 with similar terms like 遗憾 (yí hàn), which expresses a more general sense of regret without the implication of personal fault. Use 后悔 in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure the tone matches the emotional weight of the situation.
As an HSK 4 word, 后悔 connects well with other verbs expressing emotions and reflections, like 想 (xiǎng - to think) and 知道 (zhī dào - to know). Focus on using it in sentences that discuss past decisions to build fluency in expressing feelings.
Learners often mix up 后悔 with 忏悔 (chàn huǐ), which means to confess one's sins. For example, saying '我忏悔没有去' instead of '我后悔没有去' is incorrect unless discussing a confession.
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How to say to regret in Chinese
“to regret” in Chinese is后悔
后悔 (hòu huǐ) means to feel regret or remorse over something that has happened or a decision that was made. It is commonly used when reflecting on past actions or choices that led to negative outcomes, often expressing a desire to change the past.
When to use 后悔
Be careful not to confuse 后悔 with similar terms like 遗憾 (yí hàn), which expresses a more general sense of regret without the implication of personal fault. Use 后悔 in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure the tone matches the emotional weight of the situation.
后悔 or something close to it
懊悔 (àohuǐ) is more intense and personal, often implying a deeper emotional pain than 后悔 (hòuhuǐ).
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 后悔 with 忏悔 (chàn huǐ), which means to confess one's sins. For example, saying '我忏悔没有去' instead of '我后悔没有去' is incorrect unless discussing a confession.
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Grammar Patterns of 后悔
后悔 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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成功是它，失败也是它，这个选择我绝对不____。
Whether I succeed or fail, I will absolutely not regret this choice.
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You can say '我后悔没有去参加那个活动' (I regret not attending that event).
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