We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「安土重居」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「安土重居」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Still reluctant to move. It means being nostalgic for one’s hometown and not wanting to move to another place easily.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ān tǔ zhòng jū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
on1 tou2 jung6/chung5/chung4 geui1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

