居安虑危
jū'ān​lǜ​wēi

to be prepared for danger in times of safety

  1. 居 jū verb
    to occupy
    to occupy a certain position; to be situated in; to hold a post
  2. 安 ān adjective
    peaceful or safe
    peaceful; quiet; calm; stable; secure; safe; in good health
  3. 虑 慮 lǜ verb
    to consider
    (bound form) to think over; to ponder; to plan or deliberate
  4. 危 wēi noun
    dangerous
    (bound form) danger; precarious; in jeopardy; to endanger; to imperil