处安思危 — “Live in peace, think of danger”
处安思危 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be prepared for potential dangers or difficulties even when in a state of peace and security; to always be vigilant and plan ahead”. Literally, “Live in peace, think of danger”.
处安思危 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- chǔ处zūn尊jū居xiǎn显hold a high and prominent position
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- chǔ处zhì置shī失dàng当handle improperly
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What does 处安思危 mean?
处安思危 (chù ān sī wēi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be prepared for potential dangers or difficulties even when in a state of peace and security; to always be vigilant and plan ahead”.
How do you pronounce 处安思危?
处安思危 is pronounced chù ān sī wēi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 处安思危 literally mean?
Literally, 处安思危 means “Live in peace, think of danger”. It is used to mean “to be prepared for potential dangers or difficulties even when in a state of peace and security; to always be vigilant and plan ahead”.
What is the Chinese definition of 处安思危?
处：居于；思：想，考虑。处在平安的环境里，也要想到有出现危险的可能