安逸

• Pinyin: ān yì
• Hanzi breakdown: 安 = peace; 逸 = 辶 (walk) + 兔 (rabbit), meaning to escape/be leisurely

Meaning

Comfortable and carefree; easy and pleasant.

Describes a comfortable lifestyle free from hardship or exertion. Can be positive (contentment) or negative (complacency). In modern usage, sometimes implies being too comfortable and lacking ambition.

Examples

1. 他过着安逸的退休生活，每天钓鱼下棋。 He lives a comfortable retirement, fishing and playing chess every day.
2. 年轻人不要太安逸，要趁年轻多奋斗。 Young people shouldn't be too comfortable — work hard while you're young.
3. 这份工作虽然安逸，但晋升空间有限。 Although this job is comfortable, there's limited room for promotion.

Usage Guide

Context: lifestyle, observation

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 别让安逸毁了你的斗志。(Don't let comfort destroy your drive.)
• 退休后的生活很安逸。(Life after retirement is comfortable.)

Don't Say

• 批评长辈'太安逸了' (Don't criticize elders for being too comfortable — they've earned their rest)

Origin & History

安 (peace) + 逸 (leisurely/ease). Together: peaceful and leisurely.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal