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- 1.
than
Лу́чше по́здно, чем никогда́.
Better late than never.
Used after a comparative form.
- 2.
instead of, rather than
Чем языко́м трепа́ть, лу́чше помоги́ кому́-нибудь.
Instead of wagging your tongue, better go and help someone.
Followed by an infinitive; the main clause usually suggests a better option.
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