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倒不如
Idiomdào bùrú
Description
“倒不如”用来说：与其那样做，还不如换一个更好的做法。
"倒不如" is used to say: rather than doing that, it is better to choose a better way.
我们常在比较两个选择、觉得后面那个更好的时候用它。
We often use it when comparing two options and thinking the latter is better.
Meanings
倒不如dào bùrú
would be better to; might as well instead
与其等他，倒不如我们先走。
Instead of waiting for him, we'd better leave first.
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Notes
- Etymology
倒 (rather/instead) + 不如 (not as good as), so 'it would be better to'.
- Nuance
often pairs with 与其 to weigh two options and pick the second as better.
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