居安虑危 — “To be prepared for potential dangers even when in a state of security”
居安虑危 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be prepared for potential dangers even when in a state of security”. To think of danger in times of peace. Literally, “Live in peace, worry about danger”.
居安虑危 Pronunciation and Pinyin
居安虑危 Character Breakdown
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What does 居安虑危 mean?
居安虑危 (jū ān lǜ wēi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be prepared for potential dangers even when in a state of security”.
How do you pronounce 居安虑危?
居安虑危 is pronounced jū ān lǜ wēi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 居安虑危 literally mean?
Literally, 居安虑危 means “Live in peace, worry about danger”. It is used to mean “to be prepared for potential dangers even when in a state of security”.
What is the Chinese definition of 居安虑危?
指随时有应付意外事件的思想准备。同“居安思危”。