nìng
quē
làn

idiom
common

Meaning of 宁缺毋滥

宁缺毋滥 means better to accept fewer (or none) than to have too many of inferior quality; would rather go without than accept something substandard. Pronounced nìng quē wú làn.

  • better to accept fewer (or none) than to have too many of inferior quality; would rather go without than accept something substandard

Definitions & Examples

men
zhāo
pìn
rén
cái
jiān
chí
nìng
quē
làn
de
yuán
 

We adhere to the principle of quality over quantity when recruiting talent.

Zhè
běn
shū
nìng
quē
làn
 
zhī
shōu
le
zuì
jīng
diǎn
de
wén
zhāng
 

This book follows a strict selection process, including only the most classic essays.

Jiāo
péng
yǒu
yào
nìng
quē
làn
 
guì
zài
zhēn
chéng
 

When making friends, it is better to have few genuine ones than many superficial ones; sincerity is what counts.

Gōng
xuǎn
gàn
nìng
quē
làn
 
què
bǎo
měi
gǎng
wèi
dōu
shì
zuì
shì
de
rén
xuǎn
 

The company selects cadres with strict standards, ensuring that every position is filled by the most suitable candidate.