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In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we reflect on 2024 and explore the regrets that shape our lives. From missed goals to cherished moments, we share stories and discuss how to turn regrets into opportunities for growth. Let’s look ahead to a better 2025 together!
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大家好！欢迎回来MaoMi Chinese！2024年快要结束，2025年快要来了。回头看看2024年，我们每个人可能都会有一些遗憾。有时候遗憾是小事情，有时候是很大的事情。不过，遗憾是生活的一部分，对不对？2024年，你有没有遗憾？今天，我们一起来聊一聊遗憾。
遗憾是什么呢？ “遗憾”是你对一个事情觉得后悔、觉得可惜，或者没有完成一个目标。比如：你考试没有考好，你可能会觉得遗憾。 本来想送朋友一个礼物，但忘记了，这也是遗憾。本来，你今年想去旅游，但是去不了，这也是遗憾。
今年，我也有一些遗憾。2024年1月，我的新年目标是每一天都学半个小时的日语，然后去考日语的考试。但是，因为我的工作太忙了，我没有做到。现在，我会想：如果我可以少玩一点手机，少看一点视频，我就可以做到了！太遗憾了。
我的朋友也和我分享了她的遗憾。她的工作非常忙。她总是想多和家人在一起，但是她总是先忙工作。有一天，她的奶奶去世了。她很难过，因为她觉得她没有多和奶奶在一起，这是她最大的遗憾。
没有人的人生是完美的，每个人都有遗憾。有遗憾没有关系，我们可以想一想，这一次没有做好，下一次怎么样做才能更好？中文里，有一句话叫“塞翁失马，焉知非福”。意思是说，有时候坏事情可能会变成好事情。虽然遗憾让我们难过，但也能让我们变得更好。比如：今年没学会的东西，可以是明年的新计划。今年没有完成的目标，可以让我们更努力。遗憾的事情也告诉我们，要多和家人在一起，多关心朋友。
好啦，我们先来复习一下今天的词语吧：
遗憾，“遗憾”是你对一件事情觉得后悔、觉得可惜，或者没有完成某个目标。每个人都会有一些遗憾。
塞翁失马，焉知非福。这句话的意思是，有时候坏事情可能会变成好事情。如果你有遗憾，没关系，塞翁失马，焉知非福。说不定，因为这个遗憾，下一次你会做得更好！
现在，我想问问大家，你的2024年过得怎么样？有没有什么遗憾？是什么事情让你觉得后悔或者可惜？明年你有什么新的目标吗？欢迎给我们留言，分享你的故事！
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to MaoMi Chinese!
2024 is nearly over, and 2025 is just around the corner. Looking back at 2024, all of us probably have a few regrets. Sometimes, regrets are about small things, and other times, they’re about bigger issues. But regrets are just a part of life, aren’t they? Did you have any regrets in 2024? Today, let’s talk about regrets.
What are regrets? In Chinese, 遗憾 (regrets) is when you feel sorry, disappointed, or that something didn’t go as planned. For example:
If you didn’t do well on an exam, you might feel regret.
If you wanted to give a friend a gift but forgot, that’s also a regret.
If you had planned to travel this year but couldn’t, that’s yet another regret.
This year, I also had some regrets. In January 2024, my New Year’s resolution was to study Japanese for half an hour every day and then take a Japanese language exam. But because I was too busy with work, I didn’t manage it. Now, I often think: if I had spent less time on my phone or watching videos, I could have done it! It’s such a shame.
A friend of mine shared one of her regrets with me as well. Her job is extremely busy. She always wanted to spend more time with her family, but she always prioritised work first. One day, her grandmother passed away. She was heartbroken because she felt she hadn’t spent enough time with her grandmother. That became her biggest regret.
Nobody’s life is perfect, and everyone has regrets. Having regrets is okay. What matters is that we think about what went wrong this time and how we can do better next time.
In Chinese, there’s a saying: 塞翁失马，焉知非福 (Sai Weng lost his horse, but who’s to say it’s not a blessing in disguise?). It means that sometimes bad things can lead to good outcomes. Although regrets can make us sad, they can also help us grow. For example, the things we didn’t learn this year can become new goals for next year. The targets we didn’t achieve can motivate us to work harder. Regrets also remind us to spend more time with family and care more about our friends.
Alright, let’s review today’s key words:
遗憾 (regrets) – When you feel sorry, disappointed, or that something didn’t go as planned. Everyone has regrets.
塞翁失马，焉知非福 – This means that sometimes bad things can turn into good things. If you have regrets, don’t worry! Sai Weng lost his horse, but who’s to say it wasn’t a blessing? Perhaps, because of your regret, you’ll do even better next time!
Now, I want to ask you all: how was your 2024? Do you have any regrets? What are the things you feel sorry or disappointed about? And what are your new goals for next year? Feel free to leave a comment or share your story with us!
我的2024年当然有遗憾，最大的是浪费太多时间看手机和电脑。因为这个原因，我没有实现很多的更重要的目标。今年我应该更努力的专注于什么事情和活动能帮我成长，让我成为更好的人。