HSK 7
与其⋯⋯ ，不如⋯⋯
与其⋯⋯，不如⋯⋯ (Rather than... better to...)
Explanation
This structure is used to compare two choices and emphasize that the second choice is better, more worth doing. 与其 (rather than) sets out the initial undesired option, while 不如 (better to) introduces the preferred option. For example: '与其去爬山，不如在家看电视' (Rather than go mountain climbing, better to watch TV at home) - here watching TV is considered better. This structure is usually subjective, expressing a personal opinion about the choice.
Examples
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The grammar point “与其⋯⋯ ，不如⋯⋯” (与其⋯⋯，不如⋯⋯ (Rather than... better to...)) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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