This entry examines the modern‑coined idiom 安于现状(ān yú xiàn zhuàng). Mostly pejorative, it denotes complacency with the status‑quo and lack of drive, covering its sources, key lesson and relevant English equivalents.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 安营扎寨(ān yíng zhā zhài). Originally a military term for pitching camp, it now figuratively means setting up temporary bases, covering its lesson and English counterparts.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 鞍前马后(ān qián mǎ hòu) from novel Romance of the Yue Family. It conveys tireless service with dual positive‑critical tones, covering its origin story, lesson and corresponding English phrases.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 安闲自在(ān xián zì zài) from Li Zhi’s Fenshu. It describes peaceful, carefree inner ease free from pressure, covering its philosophical background, key lesson and matching English phrases.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 安如磐石 (ān rú pán shí) originating from Xunzi. It depicts unshakable stability like a huge boulder, covering its political‑cultural context, core lesson and matching English equivalents.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 安如泰山(ān rú Tài Shān). It compares unshakable stability to sacred Mount Tai, covering its cultural symbolism, practical lesson and corresponding English expressions.
This entry explains the Zen‑originated idiom 安身立命(ān shēn lì mìng). It stresses both material stability and spiritual life purpose, covering its source, key lesson, modern‑day usage and corresponding English expressions.
This entry explains the Daoist couplet‑idiom 安危相易，祸福相生(ān wēi xiāng yì, huò fú xiāng shēng) from Zhuangzi. It describes mutual transformation between safety‑danger and fortune‑misfortune, plus its wisdom lesson and matching English phrases.