既来之 (jì lái zhī) — (idiom) since one has come, one may as well accept the situation and settle down

Definition

First half of the chengyu 既来之,则安之: 'since you're already here, accept it and settle in.' The full saying captures a pragmatic, make-the-best-of-it attitude.

idiom
since one has comeone may as well accept the situation and settle down

Beispiele

  • "既来之"
    Tā shuō: " jì lái zhī, zé ān zhī, bié dān xīn le. "
    He said: "Since you're here, you might as well settle down; don't worry."
  • 既来之
    Zài mò shēng de chéng shì, jì lái zhī, zé ān zhī, màn màn shì yìng.
    In a strange city, since you're here, take your time to adapt.
  • 既来之
    Jì rán yǐ jīng lái le, jiù jì lái zhī ba, bié xiǎng tài duō.
    Since you've already come, just accept it and don't overthink.

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