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宁为玉碎,不为瓦全
nìng​wéi​yù​suì, bù​wéi​wǎ​quán

death before dishonor

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宁为玉碎,不为瓦全 (寧為玉碎,不為瓦全) nìng​wéi​yù​suì, bù​wéi​wǎ​quán
death before dishonor
Better to perish with honor than survive in disgrace; preferring to die for one's principles rather than compromise.

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