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Chinese Grammar

与其... 不如... (Implied in script as 更愿意...而不是...)

Expressing preference. 'Would rather A than B'. In the script, '更愿意...而不是' is used for clarity.

Example Sentences

这意味着他们更愿意与违规者合作，而不是直接罚款

Hear It in Context

This pattern appears in 1 episode:

The Weakening of EPA Enforcement and the Backlog of Casesmedium

Related Grammar Patterns

A + 比 + B + Adjective/Verb + ...Comparison structure indicating A is more [adj] th...只有 + Condition + 才 + ResultStructure meaning 'Only if [condition] then [resul...被 + VerbPassive voice marker. Indicates the action is done...