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寧為玉碎，不為瓦全

简宁为玉碎，不为瓦全 · 繁寧為玉碎，不為瓦全

Mandarin · pinyin nìng wéi yù suì , bù wéi wǎ quán

Better broken jade than intact tile.
Death is preferable to dishonor. (idiom)

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玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem
碎: suì · break, smash; broken, busted
不: bù · no, not; un-; negative prefix
瓦: wǎ · tile; earthenware pottery; girl
全: quán · maintain, keep whole or intact
宁: níng · calm, peaceful, serene; healthy
为: wèi · do, handle, govern, act; be

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ning4 wai4 juk6 seoi3 ，bat1 wai4 ngaa5 cyun4

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