How do you say “remorse” in Vietnamese?

“Remorse” in Vietnamese is hối hận (to regret).

Vietnamese words for “remorse”

• hối hậnListenverb
  Hanoi [hoj˧˦ hən˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [hoj˦˥ həŋ˨˩˨]hối rising hận heavy

  to regret; to feel remorse; to be remorseful

  for “remorse” meaning: A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

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