立命安身 — “To settle down and secure one's livelihood”
立命安身 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to settle down and secure one's livelihood”. To find spiritual peace and a stable life. Literally, “establish one's spiritual foundation and settle down”.
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立命安身 Pronunciation and Pinyin
立命安身 Character Breakdown
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经过多年的奔波，他终于在这个小城市找到了工作，也找到了自己的爱好，得以立命安身。
After years of wandering, he finally found a job in this small city and also discovered his hobbies, thus being able to settle down and find spiritual peace.
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Synonyms of 立命安身
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What does 立命安身 mean?
立命安身 (lì mìng ān shēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to settle down and secure one's livelihood”.
How do you pronounce 立命安身?
立命安身 is pronounced lì mìng ān shēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 立命安身 literally mean?
Literally, 立命安身 means “establish one's spiritual foundation and settle down”. It is used to mean “to settle down and secure one's livelihood”.
What is the Chinese definition of 立命安身?
立命：精神上安定；安身：指得以容身。指精神上有寄托，生活上有着落。