Meaning
安逸 describes a state of comfort, ease, and contentment, often referring to a lifestyle or situation free from hardship or stress. It can describe both physical comfort and a relaxed mental state. The word combines 安 (peaceful, safe) with 逸 (leisure, ease) to convey a sense of comfortable tranquility.
Usage
While 安逸 generally has positive connotations, it can sometimes carry a subtle negative implication of being too comfortable or complacent, especially when describing someone who avoids challenges. In Sichuan dialect, 安逸 is extremely common and enthusiastically used to describe anything pleasant or enjoyable. It's often used to describe leisurely lifestyles, comfortable living conditions, or relaxed atmospheres.
Examples
- 01退休后，他在乡下过着安逸的生活。, .After retirement, he lived a comfortable life in the countryside.
- 02不要贪图安逸，年轻人应该多挑战自己。, .Don't crave comfort; young people should challenge themselves more.
Characters
Common collocations
- 安逸的生活a comfortable life
- 过得很安逸to live very comfortably
- 贪图安逸to crave comfort (often implies laziness)
- 安逸日子comfortable days
Antonyms
Origin
The character 逸 originally depicted a rabbit escaping, suggesting freedom and ease. Combined with 安 (peace, stability), 安逸 has described comfortable, carefree living for centuries in classical Chinese literature.