lián

HSK 7-9
common
literary

Meaning of 怜惜

怜惜 means to feel pity and tenderness for; to have compassion; to cherish. Pronounced lián xī. HSK 7-9.

  • to feel pity and tenderness for; to have compassion; to cherish

Definitions & Examples

lián
ge
jiā
guī
de
hái
zi
 

She felt compassion for the homeless child.

zāo
de
cái
huá
 
zhēn
ràng
rén
lián
 

He is wasting his talent so recklessly; it's truly pitiful.

Lǎo
tài
tài
lián
zhe
jiàn
jiù
fu
 

The old lady caressed the old clothes with tenderness.

Duì
rén
néng
yǒu
háo
lián
 

You must not show the slightest pity for the enemy.