偏安

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   content to hold a small part of the territory

   • tāpiānānyīyú,bùqiújìnqǔ.

     他偏安一隅，不求进取。🔊

     He was content to occupy a remote corner and made no effort to advance.

2. 貳动verb

   fig. forced to relinquish the middle ground

   • tāpiānānyīyú,bùwènshìshì.

     他偏安一隅，不问世事。🔊

     He lived in seclusion in a remote corner, unconcerned with worldly affairs.

3. 參动verb

   forced to move away

   • tābèipòpiānānyīyú.

     他被迫偏安一隅。🔊

     He was forced to stay confined in a remote corner.