相知恨晚 — “To regret not having met or known someone earlier”
相知恨晚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to regret not having met or known someone earlier”. Especially when two newly acquainted people find themselves very congenial and compatible. Literally, “Regret knowing late”.
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What does 相知恨晚 mean?
相知恨晚 (xiāng zhī hèn wǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to regret not having met or known someone earlier”.
How do you pronounce 相知恨晚?
相知恨晚 is pronounced xiāng zhī hèn wǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 相知恨晚 literally mean?
Literally, 相知恨晚 means “Regret knowing late”. It is used to mean “to regret not having met or known someone earlier”.
What is the Chinese definition of 相知恨晚?
相知：相互了解。认识太晚了。形容新交的朋友十分投合。