HSK 5
宁可
寧可
Meaning
- preferably
- one would prefer to...(or not to...)
- would rather
- (would) be better to
- (to pick) the lesser of two evils
- Traditional
- 寧可
- Pinyin
- nìng kě
Character reference
Components and radical classification
宁
níngcalm, peaceful; healthy; rather; to prefer
Primary radical宀 · roof
可
kěmay, can, -able; possibly
Primary radical口 · mouth
寧
níngcalm, peaceful; healthy; rather; to prefer
Primary radical宀 · roof
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
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