安乐窝 (ān lè wō) — cozy nest, happy retreat; an easy, comfortable life (in a figurative sense)
Definition
Figurative term for one's 'cozy nest' — a place of comfort and ease. Often used (sometimes self-deprecatingly) for a home, café, or routine that feels sheltered from life's struggles.
noun
cozy nesthappy retreatan easycomfortable life (in a figurative sense)
Examples
- 安乐窝。Zhōu mò wǒ jiù xǐ huan dài zài zì jǐ de ān lè wō lǐ kàn shū hē chá.On weekends I just like to stay in my cozy nest reading and drinking tea.
- 安乐窝，。Zhè ge kā fēi guǎn jiù shì wǒ de ān lè wō, měi cì lái dōu hěn fàng sōng.This café is my happy retreat — every time I come I feel relaxed.
- ，安乐窝。Tā bù xiǎng fèn dòu le, zhī xiǎng shǒu zhe zì jǐ de ān lè wō guò yí bèi zi.He doesn't want to strive anymore; he just wants to stay in his comfortable nest for the rest of his life.
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