既来之，则安之

Traditional: 既來之，則安之

jì lái zhī , zé ān zhī

Dictionary entry

Since they have come, we should make them comfortable (idiom). Since we're here, take it easy.

What does 既来之，则安之 mean?

既来之，则安之 (jì lái zhī , zé ān zhī) has the following dictionary meaning.

1Since they have come, we should make them comfortable (idiom). Since we're here, take it easy.

2Since this is so, we should accept it.

3Now we have come, let's stay and take the rough with the smooth.

4If you can't do anything to prevent it, you might as well sit back and enjoy it.

Character breakdown

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既jìalready · since 来láito come · (used as a substitute for a more specific verb)之zhī(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5]) · him 则zé(literary) (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then · (bound form) standard; norm 安Ānsurname An

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How to pronounce 既来之，则安之

既来之，则安之

jì lái zhī , zé ān zhī

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