Definition
安于 is a verb phrase meaning 'to be content with' or 'to settle for' a certain state or situation. It often carries a slightly negative or neutral tone, implying that someone is satisfied with the status quo and not striving for improvement. It must be followed by a noun or verb phrase (e.g., 安于现状 'be content with the current situation').
v.p.
to be content withto settle for (often implying complacency)
Examples
- ，。Tā zǒng shì ān yú xiànzhuàng, bù xiǎng gǎibiàn.He is always content with the status quo and doesn't want to change.
- 安于，。Hěnduō rén ān yú píngfán de shēnghuó, juéde zhèyàng hěn hǎo.Many people are content with an ordinary life and think it's fine.
- 安于，。Tā bìng bù ān yú mùqián de chéngjì, hái zài jìxù nǔlì.She is not content with her current achievements and is still working hard.
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