宁
可

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The word "宁可" is formed by combining the character "宁", which here conveys the meaning of "rather" or "prefer", with the character "可", which denotes "can" or "may", resulting in a compound that expresses the concept of "would rather" or "prefer to", used to indicate a choice where one option is selected despite potential drawbacks.

Example Sentences Hide

我宁可在家休息。

Wǒ nìngkě zài jiā xiūxi.

I would rather rest at home.

他宁可少吃点也不浪费。

Tā nìngkě shǎo chī diǎn yě bù làngfèi.

He would rather eat less than waste food.

我宁可多花点钱也要买质量好的产品。

Wǒ nìngkě duō huā diǎn qián yě yào mǎi zhìliàng hǎo de chǎnpǐn.

I would rather spend more money to buy products of good quality.

宁可现在辛苦一点，也不将来后悔。

Nìngkě xiànzài xīnkǔ yīdiǎn, yě bù jiānglái hòuhuǐ.

Would rather work hard now than regret in the future.

在环境保护方面，许多人宁可选择公共交通也不愿意开车增加污染。

Zài huánjìng bǎohù fāngmiàn, xǔduō rén nìngkě xuǎnzé gōnggòng jiāotōng yě bù yuànyì kāichē zēngjiā wūrǎn.

In terms of environmental protection, many people would rather choose public transportation than drive cars and increase pollution.

Word Definition - 宁可

nìng kě preferably; one would prefer to...(or not to...); would rather; (would) be better to; (to pick) the lesser of two evils

Individual Character Details

宁 nìng, níng, níng, nìng, níng
可 kě, kè