宁

宁

"宁" means "peaceful," "calm," or "to prefer."

In this sentence, 宁 is used as an adjective meaning 'tranquil' or 'peaceful', describing the noun '夜晚' (night).

宁静的夜晚适合阅读。

A tranquil night is suitable for reading.

Here, 宁 is used as part of the phrase '宁可', expressing preference or willingness to choose one option over another.

我宁可选择一个安全的方案。

I would rather choose a safe plan.

宁 is used here to signify adhering or committing to something preferable, emphasizing the choice of safety.

与其冒险，不如宁守安全的边界。

Instead of taking risks, it is better to adhere to safe boundaries.