HSK 6
宁肯
寧肯
Meaning
- would rather...
- it would be better...
- would prefer
- Traditional
- 寧肯
- Pinyin
- nìng kěn
Character reference
Components and radical classification
宁
níngcalm, peaceful; healthy; rather; to prefer
Primary radical宀 · roof
肯
kěnto agree to, to consent, to permit; ready, willing
Primary radical⺼ · meat
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.
Writing practice
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