hối tiếc
[hoj˧˦ tiək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to regret
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] Bill Gates cho biết cuộc sống hiện tại khiến ông vui vẻ hơn, nhưng hôn nhân tan vỡ là sai lầm mà ông hối tiếc nhất đời.
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 tiếc” mean?
(verb) to regret
Is “hối tiếc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.