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Mandarin Grammar Point
宁可 (nìngkě) - Would rather, prefer to

宁可 (nìngkě) - Would rather, prefer to

Short explanation:

Used to express a preference for one thing over another.

Formation:

Subject + 宁可 + Preferred Action + 也不 + Non-preferred Action

Examples:

我宁可在家看书，也不去参加那个无聊的派对。
Wǒ nìngkě zài jiā kànshū, yě bù qù cānjiā nàgè wúliáo de pàiduì.
I would rather stay home and read a book than go to that boring party.
他宁可饿着肚子，也不吃那个他不喜欢的菜。
Tā nìngkě è zhe dùzi, yě bù chī nàgè tā bù xǐhuān de cài.
He would rather go hungry than eat the dish he doesn't like.
她宁可早点起床，也不要迟到。
Tā nìngkě zǎo diǎn qǐchuáng, yě bùyào chídào.
She would rather get up early than be late.
我们宁可多花点钱，也不愿住在那个脏乱的宾馆。
Wǒmen nìngkě duō huā diǎn qián, yě bùyuàn zhù zài nàgè zāng luàn de bīnguǎn.
We would rather spend a bit more money than stay in that dirty, chaotic hotel.

Long explanation:

The Mandarin Chinese phrase '宁可 (nìngkě)' is used to express a preference or a greater willingness to choose one thing over another, regardless of potential negative consequences. It is equivalent to saying 'would rather' or 'prefer to' in English. This phrase is often used to indicate a personal preference or choice.
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