入土为安 — “To find peace and solace in burial”
入土为安 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to find peace and solace in burial”. To rest in peace after being laid to rest, providing comfort to the family. Literally, “Enter earth to be at peace”.
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入土为安 Pronunciation and Pinyin
入土为安 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 入土为安
老人家生前常说，百年之后，只愿入土为安，不求繁华。
The elder often said in his lifetime that after his passing, he only wished to rest in peace in the earth, not seeking extravagance.
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Open the tool →Questions about 入土为安
What does 入土为安 mean?
入土为安 (rù tǔ wéi ān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to find peace and solace in burial”.
How do you pronounce 入土为安?
入土为安 is pronounced rù tǔ wéi ān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 入土为安 literally mean?
Literally, 入土为安 means “Enter earth to be at peace”. It is used to mean “to find peace and solace in burial”.
What is the Chinese definition of 入土为安?
旧时土葬，人死后埋入土中，死者方得其所，家属方觉心安。