"When you have an accident, someone says "Oh, what a shame". Does it really mean 'what a shame' or 'what a pity'?"
Wang Xi
In this week's Question and Answer of the Week, Rob and Feifei have a look at how to use the phrase 'what a shame' in different situations.
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Find out how the meaning differs from the word 'shame' and what the phrase means in Chinese.
Rob and Feifei also look at the uses of the phrases 'what a pity', 'it's a pity' and 'it's a shame'.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can write to us or email: questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.uk.
