HSK C5/W3
Correct

惜

/ xī / 
Strokes

Definition

to cherish/to begrudge/to pity/Taiwan pr. [xí]

Example

As a Verb
cherish; value highly; treasure; care for tenderly
1
Xī
惜
cùn
寸
yīn
阴

value every bit of time; make good use of every moment; treasure every minute

As a Verb
stint; cannot bear to abandon; grudge
As a Verb
have pity on; feel sorry for