3 sentences for 寧 (nìng)

1. 这位将军气节高尚，宁死不降。

   zhè wèi jiāng​jūn qì​jié gāo​shàng, nìng sǐ bù xiáng.

   This general was of noble character and would rather die than surrender.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 我宁死不屈。

   wǒ nìng sǐ bù​qū.

   I would rather die than surrender.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

3. 王侯将相宁有种乎？

   wáng hóu jiàng xiàng nìng yǒu​zhǒng hū?

   Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born into their ranks?

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary