Basic Meaning
n
This meaning focuses on positive regard and careful conservation, often used in set phrases like 珍惜.
cherish; treasure; value highly (and not waste)
爱惜,重视,不随便丢弃。
Words:
珍惜爱惜惺惺相惜惜墨如金珍惜光阴
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 我们应该珍惜朋友之间的友谊。We should treasure the friendship between friends.
- 他非常爱惜自己的新车。He takes very good care of his new car.
v
Expresses a sense of 'what a pity' or regret for an unfortunate situation. Often used in words like 可惜.
feel pity or regret (for a missed opportunity or loss)
可惜;惋惜。
Words:
可惜惋惜痛惜惜未成功惜惜
Synonyms:
惋怜
Sentences:
- 真可惜,你没看到昨晚的烟花。What a pity, you didn't see last night's fireworks.
- 他为了工作放弃了旅行,大家都为他感到惋惜。He gave up traveling for his work, everyone felt sorry for him.
v
Often used with words indicating resources, effort, or parting. It can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation of being stingy, as in 吝惜.
be reluctant (to spend/use/part with); grudge
舍不得。
Words:
惜别吝惜惜力不惜工本在所不惜
Synonyms:
吝
Sentences:
- 毕业时,同学们都依依惜别。At graduation, the classmates were all reluctant to part.
- 他工作从不惜力,总是非常努力。He never spares effort at work, he always tries very hard.
Writing & Component
Radical忄
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Stroke Count11
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