恨不得 meaning and pronunciation

恨不得
Simplified/traditional word

恨不得 English definition

hèn bu dé

  • wishing one could do sth
  • to hate to be unable
  • itching to do sth
  • can't wait for
  • to wish one could do sth
  • to desire strongly

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  • (hèn): to hate; to regret;
  • (bù): (negative prefix); not; no;
  • (dé): to obtain; to get; to gain; to catch (a disease); proper; suitable; proud; contented; to allow; to permit; ready; finished;