Definition
居安思危 is a Chinese idiom meaning 'be vigilant even in times of peace' — literally 'dwelling in safety, think of danger'. It is used to encourage foresight and preparation, whether in management, national policy, or personal life.
phrase
to be vigilant even in times of peaceto prepare for danger in times of safety (idiom)
Examples
- 居安思危，。Yí gè yōuxiù de lǐngdǎo zhě yīngdāng jū ān-sī wēi, fánghuàn yú wèirán.An excellent leader should be vigilant even in times of peace and take preventive measures.
- ，居安思危，。Suīrán xiànzài jīngjì xíngshì búcuò, dàn wǒmen yě yào jū ān-sī wēi, zuò hǎo fēngxiǎn zhǔnbèi.Although the current economic situation is good, we must also prepare for danger in times of safety and get ready for risks.
- 居安思危。jū ān-sī wēi zhège dàolǐ shìyòng yú guójiā zhìlǐ hé rìcháng shēnghuó.The principle of staying vigilant in peacetime applies to both national governance and daily life.
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