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后顾之忧
后顾之忧
后顾之忧
后顾之忧
后顾之忧
后顾之忧
后顾之忧
后顾之忧

hòu后gù顾zhī之yōu忧

Worries about what might happen in the future, especially concerning potential problems or difficulties that could arise from what is left behind or not yet fully settled, often hindering one's current efforts or peace of mind.

公司为员工解决了住宿问题,大家工作起来就没有后顾之忧了。
The company resolved the housing problem for its employees, so everyone can work without worries about their living situation.

Era:

Ancient

Frequency:

Synonym:

后顾之患、后顾之虑、后顾之虞

Antonym:

无忧无虑

Story:

Li Chong, a well-regarded prime minister in the Northern Wei Dynasty, was known for his diligent and fair work, earning deep trust from Emperor Xiaowen. Whenever Emperor Xiaowen went on campaigns, Li Chong would manage court affairs with perfect order.

After Li Chong's death, Emperor Xiaowen was deeply grieved. At his tomb, he remarked, 'If I were to go on a campaign, entrusting court affairs to you would leave me with no worries about what's left behind.'

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