长治久安

長治久安
chángzhì-jiǔ'ān
idiom #91,884

Meanings

  1. 1 long-term stability and order (of a state)
  2. 2 lasting peace and stability

Examples

HSK 4
Guójiā de chángzhì-jiǔ'ān líbùkāi fǎzhì.
The long-term stability of a country cannot be separated from the rule of law.
HSK 5
Gǎigé de mùdì shì wèile shíxiàn shèhuì de chángzhì-jiǔ'ān.
The goal of reform is to achieve long-term stability in society.

Tips

history
From Jia Yi's biography in 《汉书》 (Book of Han): 建久安之势,成长治之业 - 'establish a state of enduring peace, accomplish the work of long governance.' Political vocabulary from the earliest imperial era.
register
Formal, political register. Almost exclusively used about states, governments, and societies - not individuals or businesses.

Stroke Order

cháng
zhì
jiǔ
ān