既來之，則安之 jì lái zhī ， zé ān zhī

Since this is so, we should accept it.

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. Since this is so, we should accept it.
  2. 2. Now we have come, let's stay and take the rough with the smooth.
  3. 3. Since they have come, we should make them comfortable (idiom). Since we're here, take it easy.
  4. 4. If you can't do anything to prevent it, you might as well sit back and enjoy it.

Characters

Character Meaning
既 jì HSK 4
already; since; both... (and...)
來 lái
to come; to arrive; next
之 zhī HSK 4
(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的de); it
則 zé
then; but; rule, standard
安 ān HSK 3
safe; secure; safety
之 zhī HSK 4
(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的de); it