与其
yǔqí
rather than
Part of speech · conjunction
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 与其抱怨,不如行动。Rather than complain, it’s better to act.
- 与其在家等,不如出去找。Rather than wait at home, better go out and look.
Collocations
与其…不如与其…宁可与其这样与其如此
Mnemonic
与 yǔ "with" + 其 qí "it": "rather than". Compares two options, saying the latter is better. 与其 A, 不如 B = rather than A, better B. Often paired with 宁可.
Related
不如宁可宁愿倒不如
Quick check
What does "与其 A, 不如 B" mean?