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與其說
yǔqí shuō
Description
我们常常用「与其说……不如说……」来比较两种说法，然后选出更准确的那一个。
We often use "与其说...不如说..." to compare two statements and then choose the more accurate one.
这个说法有一点书面，说话或写文章时都能用。
This expression is somewhat formal and can be used in speaking or writing.
Meanings
与其说yǔqí shuō
rather than saying (X, it is more like Y)
与其说他懒，不如说他太累了。
Rather than saying he's lazy, it's better to say he's too tired.
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Notes
- Form
与其说 = 与其 (rather than) + 说 (to say); usually pairs with 不如说.
- Nuance
introduces a rejected description, then a preferred one; it corrects rather than simply compares.
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