安不忘危 ān bù wàng wēi Safety does not mean forgetting danger

Explanation

这个成语的意思是在安宁和平的时候不要忘记潜在的危险,时刻保持警惕,居安思危。它强调在安全的环境中也要保持谨慎,防止意外的发生。

The meaning of this idiom is that in times of peace, one should not forget the potential dangers and always be vigilant. It emphasizes that even in a safe environment, one should remain cautious and prevent accidents from happening.

Origin Story

在一个风和日丽的午后,一位老将军坐在花园里,悠闲地品着茶,看着花园里盛开的鲜花,他心情十分舒畅。这时,一位年轻的士兵走了过来,向老将军请教:“将军,如今国泰民安,百姓安居乐业,我们是否可以放松警惕呢?”老将军微微一笑,将手中的茶杯放下,指着花园中的一株花说道:“你看这花开得如此美丽,但它却时刻面临着风雨的考验,你以为它可以安然无恙吗? 就像我们现在看似太平无事,但危险始终潜伏着,我们只有时刻保持警惕,才能防患于未然。”士兵恍然大悟,明白了老将军的良苦用心。老将军接着说:“居安思危,安不忘危,才能立于不败之地。无论何时,我们都要保持清醒的头脑,不要被眼前的太平景象所蒙蔽,要时刻准备着应对各种挑战。”

zài yī gè fēng hé rì lì de wǔ hòu, yī wèi lǎo jiāng jūn zuò zài huā yuán lǐ, yōu xián de pǐn zhe chá, kàn zhe huā yuán lǐ shèng kāi de xiān huā, tā xīn qíng shí fēn shū chàng. zhè shí, yī wèi nián qīng de bīng shì zǒu le guò lái, xiàng lǎo jiāng jūn qǐng jiào:

On a sunny afternoon, an old general was sitting in his garden, leisurely sipping tea and watching the flowers in full bloom. He was very relaxed. At this time, a young soldier came over and asked the general: “General, now that the country is peaceful and the people are living in peace and prosperity, can we relax our vigilance?

Usage

这个成语常用于提醒人们在安逸的环境中不要忘记潜在的危险,时刻保持警惕,居安思危。

zhè gè chéng yǔ cháng yòng yú tí xǐng rén men zài ān yì de huán jìng zhōng bù yào wàng jì 潜 在 de wēi xiǎn, shí kè bǎo chí jǐng tì, jū ān sī wēi.

This idiom is often used to remind people that they should not forget the potential dangers in a comfortable environment, but always be vigilant and prepared.

Examples

  • 在和平年代,我们更要安不忘危,时刻准备着应对各种挑战。

    zài hé píng nián dài, wǒ men gèng yào ān bù wàng wēi, shí kè zhǔn bèi zhe yìng duì gè zhǒng tiǎo zhàn.

    In times of peace, we must be more aware of danger and be prepared to meet all challenges.

  • 取得胜利后,不要得意忘形,要安不忘危,继续努力。

    qǔ dé shèng lì hòu, bù yào dé yì wàng xíng, yào ān bù wàng wēi, jì xù nǔ lì.

    After achieving victory, do not be complacent, but be aware of the dangers and continue to work hard.

  • 人生在世,安不忘危,才能立于不败之地。

    rén shēng zài shì, ān bù wàng wēi, cái néng lì yú bù bài zhī dì.

    In life, being aware of danger, is the key to success.

  • 居安思危,安不忘危,是对人生的一种警示。

    jū ān sī wēi, ān bù wàng wēi, shì duì rén shēng de yī zhǒng jǐng shì.

    Being aware of danger, even in times of peace, is a warning to life.