nìng​wéi​yù​suì

rather be shattered jade

Senses

宁为玉碎/ 寧為玉碎 nìng​wéi​yù​suì rather be shattered jade

rather be a shattered piece of jade than a whole tile; to prefer death with honor over a life of compromise or disgrace

References

synonym 宁死不屈/寧死不屈 宁为玉碎/寧為玉碎
antonym 委曲求全/委曲求全 宁为玉碎/寧為玉碎