可惜

可惜 means 'unfortunately' or 'regrettably,' expressing a sense of disappointment or missed opportunity. It is often used to convey that something did not go as planned or hoped for.

The character 可 (kě) originally meant 'can' or 'possible,' and 惜 (xī) means 'to cherish' or 'to regret.' Together, they form a word that conveys a feeling of regret over something that could have been but was not.

可惜 is commonly used in daily conversation to express sympathy or disappointment. It can be found in both spoken and written Chinese and is often used to soften the impact of bad news or to show understanding of a situation.