tōu'ān

to seek temporary ease

  • created sense approved 偷安 · tōu'ān · to seek temporary ease — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    偷安

    tōu'ān

    to seek temporary ease

    To settle for a precarious or momentary peace without regard for future consequences; to shirk one's responsibilities in order to enjoy immediate comfort.

    偷, 安

    偷 (literal) → 偷 · tōu · to drift along 安 (literal) → 安 · ān · peaceful or safe

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