Definitions
(adverb)
would rather; prefer
(adjective)
peaceful; calm
(verb)
to pacify; to visit (relatives)
About
The character "宁" derives from the traditional form "寧", structurally composed of "宀" for roof, "心" for heart, and "皿" for dish, symbolizing a heart at peace beneath a roof and originally denoting tranquility. Its meaning extended from a state of calm to include actions like pacifying or settling, and in classical contexts, it developed a usage expressing preference, as in the phrase "寧可". The simplified form "宁" was adopted based on historical cursive variants and itself previously existed as an independent character with meanings related to storing or placing.
Example Sentences Hide
安宁的生活很可贵。
今晚的街道格外宁静。
我们宁愿走路也不坐车。
妈妈宁可自己辛苦点。
他心神不宁地走来走去。
我宁愿相信他是无心的。
与其苟且偷生，宁死不屈。
这项工程宁缓勿急，务必保证质量。