This entry explains the Chinese idiom 安于一隅(ān yú yī yú) from Chen Liang’s memorial. It means being complacent in a confined corner, covering its historical context, lesson and matching English expressions.
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.