寓言
安如磐石
ān rú pán shí
as stable as a rock
Meaning
磐石: a large stone. As firm and immovable as a rock. Describes something very solid and unwavering.
磐石：大石头。如同磐石一般安然不动。形容非常稳固。
Origin
话说唐朝贞观年间，有个叫李靖的将军，他率领军队平定了西北边疆的叛乱，凯旋而归。皇帝李世民亲自设宴为他庆功。宴会上，李世民赞扬李靖的功劳，说：“你为国家安邦定国，如同磐石一样坚固，功劳巨大，朕甚为欣慰！”李靖谦虚地说：“这都是陛下英明的领导，将士们奋勇杀敌的结果。”后来，“安如磐石”这个成语就流传下来，用来形容非常稳固，不可动摇。
huà shuō táng cháo zhēnguān niánjiān, yǒu gè jiào lǐ jìng de jiāngjūn, tā shuài lǐng jūnduì píng dìng le xīběi biānjiāng de pànluàn, kǎi xuán ér guī. huángdì lǐ shìmín cìrén shè yàn wèi tā qìnggōng. yàn huì shàng, lǐ shìmín zànyáng lǐ jìng de gōngláo, shuō：“nǐ wèi guójiā ānbāng dìngguó, rútóng pán shí yīyàng jiāngu, gōngláo jùdà, zhèn shèn wèi xīnwèi！” lǐ jìng qiānxū de shuō：“zhè dōu shì bìxià yīngmíng de lǐngdǎo, jiàngshì men fèn yǒng shādí de jiéguǒ.” hòulái,“ān rú pán shí” zhège chéngyǔ jiù liúchuán xiàlái, yòng lái xíngróng fēicháng wěngu, bùkě yáoyáo.
It is said that during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, there was a general named Li Jing who led his troops to quell the rebellion in the northwest frontier and returned in triumph. Emperor Taizong personally held a banquet to celebrate his achievement. At the banquet, Emperor Taizong praised Li Jing's achievements, saying: "You have secured the country, as firm as a rock, your achievements are great, I am very pleased!" Li Jing modestly said: "This is all due to Your Majesty's wise leadership and the brave fighting of the soldiers." Later, the idiom "as stable as a rock" was passed down, used to describe something very solid and unshakeable.
Usage
用来形容非常稳固，不可动摇。常用于比喻人的意志坚定，或事物稳固可靠。
yòng lái xíngróng fēicháng wěngu, bùkě yáoyáo
Used to describe something very solid and unshakeable. Often used to describe a person's firm will or the stability and reliability of something.
Examples
他的工作能力很强，做事情非常稳妥，就像安如磐石一样。
tā de gōngzuò nénglì hěn qiáng, zuò shìqíng fēicháng wěntuǒ, jiù xiàng ān rú pán shí yīyàng
His work ability is very strong, doing things very stable, like a rock.
面对突如其来的危机，他的心态依然安如磐石，令人钦佩。
miàn duì tū rú qí lái de wēijī, tā de xīntài yīrán ān rú pán shí, lìng rén qīnpèi
In the face of sudden crisis, his mentality is still as steady as a rock, admirable.
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FAQ
- What does 安如磐石 mean?
- 磐石: a large stone. As firm and immovable as a rock. Describes something very solid and unwavering. Pinyin: ān rú pán shí.
- How is 安如磐石 used?
- Used to describe something very solid and unshakeable. Often used to describe a person's firm will or the stability and reliability of something.