苟且偷安 gǒu qiě tōu ān

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

苟 gǒu
HSK 6
careless, frivolous; illicit; grammatical particle: if, but, if only; surname; grass name; distinguish DKW 30853 (ji4)
且 qiě
HSK 3
moreover, also (post-subject); about to, will soon (pre-verb)
偷 tōu
HSK 5
to steal, burglar, thief
安 ān
HSK 3
peaceful, tranquil, quiet