be content with staying where one is(gù bù zì huà)

be content with staying where one is

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is g ù B ù Z ì Hu à, which means to stick to the old pattern and not seek progress. It comes from Guo Moruo's Anthology of literature and art on Chinese and German culture.

Idiom explanation

It's a metaphor for sticking to the old pattern and not seeking progress.

The origin of Idioms

Guo Moruo's Anthology of literature and art on Chinese and German Culture: "since the introduction of Indian thought into China, Buddhists have been living in seclusion for thousands of years, and those who have avoided Buddhism have been painting themselves."

Analysis of Idioms

They are old-fashioned, conservative and never leave

Successful usage

To be conservative is to be conservative

Chinese PinYin : gù bù zì huà