yǔqí... dào bùrú...
rather than... it would be better to... (与其……倒不如……)
与其 A，倒不如 B means “rather than A, it would be better to B.” B is the recommended alternative.
核心例句
与其抱怨环境，倒不如先改变自己。
Yǔqí bàoyuàn huánjìng, dào bùrú xiān gǎibiàn zìjǐ.
Rather than complaining about the environment, it would be better to change yourself first.
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课程摘要
与其 A，倒不如 B means “rather than A, it would be better to B.” B is the recommended alternative.
This pattern compares two possible actions. A is less useful or less desirable; B is more practical. 倒 adds a tone of contrast and recommendation. Do not reverse the two parts.
语法句型
与其 A，倒不如 B
rejects one option and recommends a better alternative
与其抱怨环境，倒不如先改变自己。
Yǔqí bàoyuàn huánjìng, dào bùrú xiān gǎibiàn zìjǐ.
Rather than complaining about the environment, it would be better to change yourself first.
