苟且偷安 gǒu qiě tōu ān

to seek ease; drift along and avoid effort

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. seeking only ease and comfort (idiom); making no attempt to improve oneself
  2. 2. taking things easily without attending to responsibilities

Characters

Character Meaning
苟 gǒu HSK 6
if; supposing; careless
且 qiě HSK 3
and; moreover; for the time being
偷 tōu HSK 5
to steal; stealthily; to pilfer
安 ān HSK 3
safe; secure; safety