于安思危 — “To be prepared for danger in times of peace”
于安思危 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be prepared for danger in times of peace”. To be vigilant even when things are going smoothly; to be mindful of potential risks despite current security. Literally, “In peace, think of danger”.
于安思危 Pronunciation and Pinyin
于安思危 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 于安思危
What does 于安思危 mean?
于安思危 (yú ān sī wēi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be prepared for danger in times of peace”.
How do you pronounce 于安思危?
于安思危 is pronounced yú ān sī wēi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 于安思危 literally mean?
Literally, 于安思危 means “in peace, think of danger”. It is used to mean “to be prepared for danger in times of peace”.
What is the Chinese definition of 于安思危?
于：处于；思：想。虽然处在平安的环境里，也想到有出现危险的可能。指随时有应付意外事件的思想准备。