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宁(níng / nìng) — meaning, uses and examples

宁níng

1. adjective peaceful; tranquil

   乡下的夜晚十分宁静。

   Xiāngxià de yèwǎn shífēn níngjìng.

   Nights in the countryside are very tranquil.

宁nìng

1. adverb would rather

   他宁可走路，也不愿挤公交。

   Tā nìngkě zǒulù, yě bù yuàn jǐ gōngjiāo.

   He would rather walk than squeeze onto the bus.