心宽体肥 xīn kuān tǐ féi peaceful mind and healthy body

Explanation

形容心情舒畅，身体肥胖。也形容人心地宽厚，不计较个人得失。

Describes someone who has a relaxed and contented attitude towards life and is physically well-nourished. Can also describe someone with a generous and forgiving nature.

Origin Story

从前，有个村庄里住着一位老农，他一生辛勤劳作，虽然生活并不富裕，但他总是保持着乐观的心态。他经常说：“心宽体肥，不愁吃不愁穿。”他的邻居们都很好奇，这么辛苦的生活，他怎么能如此心宽体肥呢？老农笑着说：“人生在世，不如意事十之八九，与其为这些琐事烦恼，不如想开些。身体健康，心情舒畅，这才是真正的财富。你看我，虽然吃穿简朴，但身体健康，心情愉快，这不就是心宽体肥吗？”他的话，让邻居们受益匪浅。

cóng qián, yǒu gè cūn zhuāng lǐ zhù zhe yī wèi lǎo nóng, tā yī shēng xīn qín láo zuò, suīrán shēng huó bìng bù fù yù, dàn tā zǒng shì bǎo chí zhe lè guān de xīn tài。tā jīng cháng shuō：xīn kuān tǐ féi, bù chóu chī bù chóu chuān。tā de lín jū men dōu hěn hǎo qí, zhème xīn kǔ de shēng huó, tā zěn me néng rú cǐ xīn kuān tǐ féi ne？lǎo nóng xiào zhe shuō：rén shēng zài shì, bù rú yì shì shí zhī bā jiǔ, yú qí wèi zhè xiē suǒ shì fán nǎo, bù rú xiǎng kāi xiē。shēn tǐ jiàn kāng, xīn qíng shū chàng, zhè cái shì zhēn zhèng de cái fù。nǐ kàn wǒ, suīrán chī chuān jiǎn pǔ, dàn shēn tǐ jiàn kāng, xīn qíng yú kuài, zhè bù jiù shì xīn kuān tǐ féi ma？tā de huà, ràng lín jū men shòu yì fěi qiǎn。

Once upon a time, there was an old farmer living in a village. He worked hard all his life, and although his life was not rich, he always maintained an optimistic attitude. He often said, "A peaceful mind and a healthy body, no worries about food and clothing." His neighbors were curious, how could he be so content despite his hard life? The farmer smiled and said, "In life, there are many unpleasant things. Instead of worrying about them, it is better to stay calm. Health and good mood are the true wealth. Look at me, although I eat and wear simple, but I am healthy and happy. Isn't that what I mean by a peaceful mind and a healthy body?" His words benefited his neighbors greatly.

Usage

用于形容人心情舒畅，身体健康，生活富足。

yòng yú xiáoróng rén xīn qíng shū chàng, shēn tǐ jiànkāng, shēnghuó fù zú。

Used to describe someone who is relaxed, healthy, and well-off.

Examples

• 他虽然家境贫寒，但为人乐观，始终保持着心宽体肥的状态。

  tā suīrán jiā jìng pín hán, dàn wéi rén lè guān, shǐ zhōng bǎo chí zhe xīn kuān tǐ féi de zuàng tài。

  Although his family is poor, he is optimistic and always maintains a relaxed and happy state.

• 经过这次挫折，他心宽体肥，对未来充满了希望。

  jīng guò zhè cì cuò zhé, tā xīn kuān tǐ féi, duì wèi lái chōng mǎn le xī wàng。

  After this setback, he is relaxed and full of hope for the future.

Related Idioms

• 心宽体胖

• 无忧无虑

Opposite Idioms

• 心胸狭窄

• 斤斤计较