Expressing "Prefer...rather than" with "yuqi...buru"

Nível: HSK 6 | Categoria: Gramática

Explicação da Regra:

Just like any other language, Chinese has many ways of expressing preference. One of the common ways is to use the 与其...不如（yǔqí...bùrú), and other similar variations. When a speaker uses 与其...不如（yǔqí...bùrú) to express "Prefer...rather than," he is choosing B over A. Both options could be good in some way. Or to the speaker, B is obviously much better than A. It usually gives a strong emphasis on the speaker's attitude or opinion. You can also add 还, 倒, 真 before the 不如. 与其 ⋯⋯ ，不如 ⋯⋯ 与其...宁可(yǔqí...nìngkě) expresses preference by making a comparison. In this grammar pattern, both options are bad. But the first option (A) is rejected, and the second option (B) is taken. This is like saying "in comparison to A, I would rather B." You can also swap out the 宁愿(nìngyuàn) or 宁肯(nìngkěn) , which have the same meaning. In spoken Chinese, this patter is less used than 宁可 .

Exemplos com Falantes Nativos:

• 天气这么好，与其在家看电视，不如出去走走。 (tiānqì zhèyāo hǎo，yǔqí zài jiā kàn diànshì，bùrú chūqù zǒu zǒu 。): "The weather is so good, it is better to go for a walk than to watch TV at home."
• 与其干等，不如先去找点事做。 (yǔqí gānděng ，bùrú xiān qù zhǎo diǎn shì zuò 。): "Instead of waiting, it's better to find something to do first."
• 与其自己乱想，不如当面问清楚。 (yǔqí zìjǐ luàn xiǎng，bùrú dāngmiàn wèn qīngchǔ 。): "Rather than thinking about yourself, it is better to ask in person."
• 与其帮别人打工，还不如自己当老板。 (yǔqí bāng biérén dǎgōng，huán bùrú zìjǐ dāng lǎobǎn 。): "Rather than helping others work, you might as well be your own boss."
• 与其麻烦别人，不如自己想办法。 (yǔqí máfán biérén ，bùrú zìjǐ xiǎng bànfǎ 。): "Rather than trouble others, it is better to think for yourself."

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