The Chinese word "恨不得" (hènbude) is an idiomatic expression formed through a fixed grammatical construction where the verb "恨" (to regret/resent) is combined with the negative potential complement "不得" (cannot), yet the phrase functionally reverses its literal meaning. Literally, it suggests "to resent being unable to," but it has evolved to convey an intense, impatient desire to do something immediately—a wish so strong it is almost a frustration that it cannot be done *right now*. This structure, where "恨" amplifies the feeling of urgency and "不得" implies impossibility, creates a vivid emotional contradiction that expresses a person's eager, almost desperate yearning for an action or outcome.