4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 882

Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「居無求安」, explained here.

Here’s the idiom 「居無求安」, with its definition and practical application described below.

It means not pursuing a comfortable and secure residence.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jū wú qiú ān

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

geui1 mou4 kau4 on1

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.