Duì hěn duō rén lái shuō, yī fèn wěndìng de gōngzuò jiùshì ānshēnlìmìng de gēnběn.
For many people, a stable job is the foundation for settling down and making their way in life.
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From Song-era Chan text 《景德传灯录》 vol. 10: a monk asks '学人不据地时如何？' and the master replies '汝向什么处安身立命？' — the Zen question of where one can truly settle body and soul.
usage
Often used with 的本钱 (capital for), 的根本 (foundation for), or 之道 (way of). Refers both to material livelihood (stable job, a house) and spiritual rootedness (a cause, a place to belong).
