攘外安內 rǎng wài ān nèi

oppose foreign enemies; keep peace at home

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to resist foreign aggression and pacify the interior of the country (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
攘 rǎng
to reject or resist; to push up one's sleeves; to seize
外 wài HSK 2
outside; external; foreign
安 ān HSK 3
safe; secure; safety
內 nèi
inside; within; inner