娃娃
wá wa
Baby; doll
宁肯 (nìng kěn) — how to say "would rather" in Chinese
宁肯
Would rather, prefer
conjunction
Character composition
宁
peaceful, tranquil
肯
to agree, to be willing
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
肉
Meat
#130 · ròu · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Examples
他宁肯自己辛苦，也不愿意麻烦别人。
He would rather endure hardship himself than bother others.
我宁肯在家。
I would rather stay at home.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "would rather" in Chinese?
"would rather" in Chinese is 宁肯 (nìng kěn).
What does 宁肯 mean in English?
宁肯 (nìng kěn) means "Would rather, prefer".
How is 宁肯 pronounced?
It is pronounced nìng kěn (written as ning ken, ningken). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "would rather" in Chinese characters?
It is written 宁肯.
What HSK level is 宁肯?
宁肯 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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