cư an tư nguy

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

In peace, prepare for peril — while things are calm, plan for the day they aren't.

Literally: dwelling secure, think of danger
Sources & notes

Discovered via Vietnamese Wiktionary, Thể loại:Thành ngữ tiếng Việt (CC BY-SA 4.0); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.

Common questions

What does “cư an tư nguy” mean?

In peace, prepare for peril — while things are calm, plan for the day they aren't. Literally: dwelling secure, think of danger

Is “cư an tư nguy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.