hoài của

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The Vietnamese phrase "hoài của" expresses feelings of regret or pity about a situation, often when something valuable or beautiful has been lost or damaged. It can be translated into English as "what a pity" or "what a shame."

Usage Instructions:

• Use "hoài của" when you want to express disappointment or sorrow over something unfortunate that has happened.
• It is often followed by a description of what has been lost or damaged.

Example:

1. Basic Example:
   • "Hoài của! Cái bút đẹp thế mà gãy."
   • Translation: "What a pity! Such a beautiful pen has broken."

Advanced Usage:

• "Hoài của" can also be used in more complex sentences to express a broader sense of regret. For example:
  • "Hoài của, tôi đã không đến sớm hơn để nhìn thấy buổi biểu diễn."
  • Translation: "What a pity, I didn't arrive earlier to see the performance."

Word Variants:

• While "hoài của" is a fixed expression, you can modify the context or the subject to fit different situations. For instance:
  • "Hoài của! Chiếc xe tôi vừa mua đã bị va chạm."
  • Translation: "What a pity! The car I just bought has been in an accident."

Different Meanings:

• "Hoài của" does not have multiple meanings but is specifically used to convey feelings of regret. It is important to use it in contexts that genuinely reflect disappointment.

Academic

1. What a pity
   • Hoài của! Cái bút đẹp thế mà gãy
     What a pity to have broken such a beautiful pen!