English–Chinese
“rather than” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǔ qí
Example
与其天天抱怨，不如试着改变。yǔ qí tiān tiān bào yuàn bù rú shì zhe gǎi biàn
It is better to try to change rather than complain every day.
How to say “rather than” in Chinese
“Rather than” in Chinese is 与其 (yǔ qí).
A comparison that shifts attention from a less desirable option to a preferred one.
Example sentences with 与其
与其急着做决定，不如多想想。yǔ qí jí zhe zuò jué dìng bù rú duō xiáng xiǎng
Rather than rush to make a decision, think it over more.
Tips for using 与其
- The first clause commonly presents a situation to avoid and the second gives a better course, so the construction often carries the tone of advice or a practical suggestion in conversation.