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苟安一隅
gǒu'ān​yī​yú

to seek peace in one corner

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苟安一隅 gǒu'ān​yī​yú
to seek peace in one corner
To be content with temporary peace and safety in a small or isolated area, especially while the rest of the country is in danger; to settle for a small territory instead of resisting invaders.

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