宁愿

宁愿寧願 nìng yuàn ㄋㄧㄥˋ ㄩㄢˋ ning4 jyun6 HSK 7-9 高階級 · Level 4

  • would rather ... (than ...)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 宁 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我寧願分開。 I would rather be apart.
  • 我寧願去游泳。 I'd rather go swimming.
  • 他宁愿不吃这个。 He'd prefer not to eat that.
  • 我宁愿呆在这里。 I would rather stay here.
  • 我宁愿不说出来。 I'd rather not say.

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