宁
为
玉
碎
，
不
为
瓦
全
n
ì
n
g
w
é
i
y
ù
s
u
ì
,
b
ù
w
é
i
w
ǎ
q
u
á
n
Definitions
1. Better broken jade than intact tile.
2. Death is preferable to dishonor. (idiom)
Components
宁
nìng
–
would rather
为
wéi
–
as (in the capacity of)
玉
yù
–
jade
碎
suì
–
to break down
不
bù
–
(negative prefix)
瓦
wǎ
–
roof tile
全
Quán
–
surname Quan