It is better to be a short-lived ghost than to drag out an ignoble existence.

It's better to be a ghost with a short life and full virginity than to drag out an ignoble existence.

Note ① Total chastity: maintain the integrity of chastity and purity. (2) Dishonesty: loss of loyal moral integrity.

I'd rather be a ghost who has a short life but keeps chastity and integrity than a person who lives an ignoble life and loses integrity.

In ancient times, moral integrity was often more important than life.

refer to

Feng Yumei Reunion, a popular novel in Beijing.