HSK 6
宁愿
寧願
Meaning
- would rather
- better
- Traditional
- 寧願
- Pinyin
- nìng yuàn
Character reference
Components and radical classification
宁
níngcalm, peaceful; healthy; rather; to prefer
Primary radical宀 · roof
愿
yuàndesire, wish; honest, virtuous; ready, willing
Primary radical心 · heart
寧
níngcalm, peaceful; healthy; rather; to prefer
Primary radical宀 · roof
願
yuàndesire, wish; honest, virtuous; ready, willing
Primary radical頁 · leaf
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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