hối hận
[hoj˧˦ hən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to regret; to feel remorse; to be remorseful
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nói dại, nếu chẳng may ba bị làm sao đó thì hối hận không kịp.If anything bad ever happens to dad, regretting then will be too late.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hối hận” mean?
(verb) to regret; to feel remorse; to be remorseful
Is “hối hận” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.