后顾之忧 hòugùzhīyōu fears of trouble in the rear (idiom)
fears of trouble in the rear (idiom); family worries (obstructing freedom of action); worries about the future consequences; often in negative expressions, meaning "no worries about anything"
How to remember 后顾之忧: 后 back + 顾 attend to + 之 of + 忧 sad = fears of trouble in the rear (idiom).
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How it is used
- Idiom: worries about the home front / rear, things left behind that hold you back - usually negated: 没有后顾之忧 (méiyǒu hòugùzhīyōu) free of worries at home.
- Often about family or livelihood concerns that would distract someone from a task. Written/formal.