安于 (ān yú) — to be content with; to settle for (often implying complacency)
Definition
A fixed expression meaning 'to be content with' an existing situation — it often implies settling, not striving, so context usually disapproves (e.g., 安于现状).
verb
to be content withto settle for (often implying complacency)
Examples
- ，。Tā zǒng shì yì ān yú xiàn zhuàng, bù xiǎng gǎi biàn.He is always content with the status quo and doesn't want to change.
- 安于，。Hěn duō rén ān yú píng fán de shēng huó, jué de zhè yàng hěn hǎo.Many people are content with an ordinary life and think it's fine.
- 安于，。Tā bìng bù ān yú mù qián de chéng jì, hái zài jì xù nǔ lì.She is not content with her current achievements and is still working hard.
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