📖 Meaning
An expression meaning to rest easy without worry, essentially identical to 高枕无忧 (gāo zhěn wú yōu). It describes a state of complete peace of mind where one can relax and sleep soundly without any concerns. The phrase conveys confidence that a situation is secure and no further vigilance is needed.
📜 Origin Story
This phrase appears in 《四游记》(The Four Journeys), a Ming dynasty novel combining four popular travel tales. In the chapter titled '玉帝起来赛宝通明会' (The Jade Emperor Holds a Treasure Competition at the Tongming Assembly), a Buddhist monk (比丘) comforts his mother, saying 'Mother, rest easy without worry,' and then quotes the old proverb 'When soldiers come, generals resist them; when water comes, earth blocks it.' The passage conveys that for every difficulty there is a corresponding remedy, so there is no need for undue anxiety.
💡 Example Usage
有我在此坐镇，母亲尽可高枕勿忧。
With me holding the fort here, Mother can rest completely at ease.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 高枕勿忧
- Pinyin: gāo zhěn wù yōu
- Literal Translation: high, pillow, do not, worry
- Category: Attitude
- Characters: 4