相安无事 (xiāng ān wú shì) — (chengyu) to live in peace with each other; to maintain a harmonious relationship without conflict
Definition
A chengyu describing a peaceful, conflict-free coexistence between people, groups, or sides — 'no trouble between them'. Often contrasts with a prior or ongoing tension (disputes, arguments) that has now settled.
idiom
(chengyu) to live in peace with each otherto maintain a harmonious relationship without conflict
Examples
- ,相安无事。Tā men suī rán shì lín jū, dàn duō nián lái yì zhí xiāng ān wú shì.Although they are neighbors, they have lived in peace with each other for many years.
- ,相安无事。Zhǐ yào shuāng fāng hù xiāng zūn zhòng, jiù néng xiāng ān wú shì.As long as both sides respect each other, they can live together peacefully.
- 相安无事,。Zhè jiā gōng sī nèi bù zhōng yú xiāng ān wú shì, bú zài yǒu zhēng zhí le.This company finally has peace within, with no more disputes.
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