居安思危
jū ān sī wēi
to prepare for danger in times of peace
Character by character
居jū
living
living
安ān
safe
safe
思sī
think
think
危wēi
danger
danger
Example
公司现在发展得好,更要居安思危。
The company is doing well, which is exactly when we must stay alert.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
A staple of leaders' speeches.
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