Definition & Meaning

1.it's better to be the first among chickens than the last among cows

2.better reign in hell than serve in heaven

3.it is better to be the leader in a small area than to be instructed by others in a large place

Vocabulary

níng wéi jī kǒu wù wéi niú hòu

宁 为 鸡 口 勿 为 牛 后

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1
it's better to be the first among chickens than the last among cows
2
better reign in hell than serve in heaven
3
it is better to be the leader in a small area than to be instructed by others in a large place

Vocabulary of 宁为鸡口，勿为牛后

为
[hsk3]do;act as
后
[hsk1]behind; after
口
[hsk3]mouth; one's taste
牛
[hsk2]cattle; stubborn or arrogant
鸡
[hsk2]chicken; prostitute
宁
[hsk6]peaceful; pacify
勿
[hsk5]never

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