宁肯

nìngkěn

would rather...; it would be better...; would prefer

HSK 3.0 · Band null trad. 寧肯

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他宁肯走路也不坐车。

He would rather walk than take a bus.

我宁肯多花点钱。

I would rather spend a bit more money.