寧為玉碎，不為瓦全 meaning - Chinese-English Dictionary

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MEANING OF 寧為玉碎，不為瓦全

寧為玉碎，不為瓦全
(宁为玉碎，不为瓦全)

Definition Better broken jade than intact tile. / Death is preferable to dishonor. (idiom)

Idiom Instead of making pottery, it is better to make jade articles broken / For example, Yu would rather sacrifice for the cause of justice than lose his integrity and commit suicide

Usage

Antonym 忍氣吞聲

中文释义见"宁可玉碎，不能瓦全"。

Characters 宁 (寧) níng 玉 yù 碎 suì 不 bù/bú 瓦 wǎ 全 quán

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