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Using 宁愿 (nìngyuàn) for sacrifice in extended sentences
HSK 4Structure
宁愿 + Sacrifice Clause, 也要 + Goal Clause
Explanation
宁愿 (nìngyuàn) in extended sentences conveys a determined willingness to endure difficulty for a valued goal. The first clause names what the speaker will tolerate, and the second clause states the objective they refuse to abandon. This pattern is common when expressing personal conviction or principled decisions.
Examples
她宁愿每天加班到很晚，也要在年底之前完成这个研究项目。
tā nìngyuàn měitiān jiābān dào hěn wǎn, yě yào zài niándǐ zhīqián wánchéng zhège yánjiū xiàngmù.
She'd rather work overtime late every day to finish this research project before the end of the year.
他宁愿卖掉自己的车，也不愿意向朋友借钱。
tā nìngyuàn mài diào zìjǐ de chē, yě bù yuànyì xiàng péngyǒu jiè qián.
He'd rather sell his car than borrow money from friends.
我宁愿花一整个周末重新写，也要交出一份满意的报告。
wǒ nìngyuàn huā yì zhěnggè zhōumò chóngxīn xiě, yě yào jiāo chū yí fèn mǎnyì de bàogào.
I'd rather spend an entire weekend rewriting it to turn in a report I'm satisfied with.