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既来之,则安之
jìláizhī,zéānzhī
Traditional: 既來之,則安之
Since they have come, we should make them comfortable (idiom). Since we're here, take it easy. / Since this is so, we should accept it. / Now we have come, let's stay and take the rough with the smooth. / If you can't do anything to prevent it, you might as well sit back and enjoy it.
Character Breakdown
既
jì
already, since, then; both; de facto
HSK 4
来
lái
to arrive, to come, to return; in the future, later on
HSK 1
之
zhī
marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; to go to
HSK 4
则
zé
rule, law, regulation; grades
HSK 4
安
ān
peaceful, tranquil, quiet
HSK 3
之
zhī
marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; to go to
HSK 4
Additional Information
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Chinese
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