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宁 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
peaceful; to pacify; to visit (one's parents etc)
would rather; to prefer; how (emphatic)
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peaceful
tranquil
quinine
meprobamate
tannic acid
preferably
would rather ...
would rather...
not as good as
Notice where 宁 sits in each complete thought.
You've had a very restless night.
Source: Tatoeba #3059603 · CC BY 2.0 FRI'd rather die than see you cry.
Source: Tatoeba #380683 · CC BY 2.0 FRNara is a quiet and beautiful city.
Source: Tatoeba #9012168 · CC BY 2.0 FRI'd rather go hungry than eat this.
Source: Tatoeba #1948465 · CC BY 2.0 FRI would rather that you never returned than know that you wanted to leave.
Source: Tatoeba #380687 · CC BY 2.0 FRLet's just enjoy this peace and quiet.
Source: Tatoeba #5574854 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.