苟安一隅
gǒu'ān​yī​yú

to seek peace in one corner

  • created sense approved 苟安一隅 · gǒu'ān​yī​yú · to seek peace in one corner — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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.

    苟安 (literal) → 苟安 · gǒu'ān · to seek momentary ease 一隅 (literal) → 一隅 · yī​yú · a corner

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