释义 |
宁为玉碎, 不为瓦全 nìng wéi yù suì bù wéi wǎ quán rather be a shattered vessel (broken piece) of jade than an unbroken piece of pottery -- better to die in glory than live in dishonour; better to die in an attempt than seek ignominious safety; die with honour, rather than survive with dishonour; rather die for a noble cause than continue to live a shameful life; would rather be a broken jade object than an intact piece of pottery; would rather be a jade broken than a tile intact; would rather die as a hero than live as a coward |