administer the state and maintain public order; run the country well and give the people peace and security ❍ 不让老百姓休养生息，就无从～。We shall not be in the position to run the country well and give the people peace and security if we fail to let the common people rest and build up their strength.
治国安民
running the country well and giving the people peace and security
治国安民zhì ɡuó ān mín
治理国家，使人民安定。run the country well and give the people peace and security, administrate the state and maintain public order, administer state affairs well and ensure national security