宁

寧

níng

adjective #9,024

Meanings

1 peaceful; tranquil; calm
2 would rather (when pronounced nìng)

Examples

夜晚很安宁。

Yèwǎn hěn ānníng.

The night is very peaceful.

我宁愿走路也不坐车。

Wǒ nìngyuàn zǒulù yě bù zuòchē.

I would rather walk than take the bus.

Tips

usage

安宁 (ānníng) = peaceful. 宁静 (níngjìng) = tranquil. When pronounced nìng: 宁愿 (nìngyuàn) = would rather. Also a place name: 南宁 (Nánníng).

Stroke Order

宁 níng