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居安思危

jū ān sī wēi

to prepare for danger in times of peace

Character by character

居jū
living
安ān
safe
思sī
think
危wēi
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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