宁可 meaning and pronunciation

宁可
Simplified word
甯可
Traditional word

宁可 English definition

nìng kě
  • preferably
  • one would prefer to...(or not to...)
  • would rather
  • (would) be better to
  • (to pick) the lesser of two evils

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  • 宁 (níng): peaceful; to pacify; to visit (one's parents etc);
  • 可 (kě): can; may; able to; to approve; to permit; to suit; (particle used for emphasis) certainly; very;