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                早知如此何必当初
                [zăo zhī rú cĭ hé bì dāng chū]
                
                                        If I Had Known Then What I Know Now expresses a regretful mood It suggests that if one had predicted ...
                
             
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                早知现在何必当初
                [zăo zhī xiàn zài hé bì dāng chū]
                
                                        Expresses hindsight regret : if one had known the consequences actions may have differed initially ...
                
             
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                如果当初
                [rú guŏ dāng chū]
                
                                        If Only I Had it expresses remorse or yearning reflecting upon missed opportunities or situations ...
                
             
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                早该明白
                [zăo gāi míng bái]
                
                                        This means should have understood earlier expressing regret over late realization or acknowledgment ...
                
             
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                早该想到
                [zăo gāi xiăng dào]
                
                                        I should have thought of it earlier conveys regret or hindsight This suggests that the person realizes ...
                
             
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                悔恨初
                [huĭ hèn chū]
                
                                        This implies profound regret for past actions from the very beginning reflecting on decisions made ...
                
             
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                早知道是这样
                [zăo zhī dào shì zhè yàng]
                
                                        This can be understood as If I had Known Earlier This suggests the sentiment of regret or disappointment ...
                
             
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                想如果
                [xiăng rú guŏ]
                
                                        Wish If Only : Expresses regret or yearning for things that might have been had circumstances been ...
                
             
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                没有早知道
                [méi yŏu zăo zhī dào]
                
                                        Without early knowing If only I knew sooner It reflects regret or remorse wishing for earlier awareness ...