B1 Expression Formal

与其说不如

yu qi shuo bu ru

Rather than saying... it's better to...

Practice it

Meaning

Used to contrast two statements, implying one is more accurate or preferable.

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Cultural Background

Used in academic and professional settings to show critical thinking.

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Be Precise

The 'B' part should always be the more accurate description.

Meaning

Used to contrast two statements, implying one is more accurate or preferable.

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Be Precise

The 'B' part should always be the more accurate description.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

与其说他聪明，______他很努力。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 不如说

The pattern requires '不如说' to complete the contrast.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

与其说他聪明，______他很努力。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 不如说

The pattern requires '不如说' to complete the contrast.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use it for ideas or descriptions.

Related Phrases

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宁可...也不...

contrast

Would rather... than...

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