Word data
HSK
Not in HSK
FREQUENCY
Unknown
宁做鸡头，不做凤尾 nìng zuò jī tóu ， bù zuò fèng wěi
better be leader of small than low in big
Word data
| HSK | Not in HSK |
| Frequency | Unknown |
Definitions
- 1. fig. to prefer to be a big fish in a small pond rather than a small fish in a big pond
- 2. lit. would rather be a chicken's head than a phoenix's tail (idiom)
Characters
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peaceful; surname Ning
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to do; to make; to engage in
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chicken; fowl; (slang) prostitute
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head; the top; end
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not; no; (negative prefix)
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to do; to make; to engage in
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phoenix; surname Feng
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tail; remainder; remnant
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