on1 geoi1安居
Jyutpingon1 geoi1
Yaleōn gēui
Definition
To settle down and live in peace.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or literary tone that implies stability and long term commitment to a place. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe moving into a new apartment, where terms like 搬屋 or 落腳 are preferred. It often appears in the fixed idiom 安居樂業 to describe a state of peaceful and prosperous living.
Examples
They have finally settled down here.
When do you plan to settle down and live in peace?
Related words
Common phrases
live in peace and work happily
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe the simple act of unpacking boxes or moving into a temporary rental, as it implies a sense of permanence and security that goes beyond mere relocation.
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Grammar guides
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