既来之,则安之 in English ji4 lai2 zhi1 , ze2 an1 zhi1 Meaning

Meanings

  • Since they have come, we should make them comfortable (idiomatic expression). 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.

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Pinyin

ji4 lai2 zhi1 , ze2 an1 zhi1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

ji4already lai2to come zhi1(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5]) ze2(conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but an1surname An zhi1(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5])