Definition
与其 (yǔ qí) is a conjunction used in the pattern '与其 A 不如/宁可 B' to mean 'rather than A, it's better to B'. It introduces the less preferred option (A) before the preferred option (B). This structure expresses a clear choice between two alternatives.
conjunction
rather thanused in the pattern 与其 A 不如/宁可 B to express choosing B over A
Easily confused
- 语气yǔ qìsound-aliketone of voice, manner of speaking
- 预期yù qīsound-aliketo expect, to anticipate
- 逾期yú qīsound-aliketo be overdue; to fail to meet a deadline
Examples
- 与其，。yǔ qí làngfèi shíjiān wán yóuxì, bùrú chūqù yùndòng.Rather than waste time playing games, it's better to go out and exercise.
- 与其，。yǔ qí mǎi nàme guì de dōngxi, wǒ nìngkě cún qián lǚxíng.Rather than buy such expensive things, I'd rather save money for travel.
- 与其，。yǔ qí xiànzài hòuhuǐ, bùrú dāngchū duō nǔlì.Rather than regret it now, it's better to have worked harder in the first place.
Grammar
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