想得开 (xiǎng dé) — to take things philosophically; to not let worries get to one; to be able to let go
Definition
A fixed phrase meaning 'to take something in stride' — to accept a loss, setback, or insult without brooding. Often negated as 想不开 when someone cannot let go.
verb
to take things philosophicallyto not let worries get to oneto be able to let go
Examples
- 想得开，。Tā zhè rén hěn xiǎng dé, bù guǎn yù dào shén me shì dōu bú fàng zài xīn shàng.He takes things philosophically; no matter what happens he never dwells on it.
- 想得开，。Nǐ xiǎng dé yì diǎn, bié wèi zhè diǎn xiǎo shì shēng qì.Try to take it easy; don't get upset over such a small thing.
- 想得开，。Tā duì shī yè hěn xiǎng dé, hěn kuài jiù zhǎo dào le xīn gōng zuò.She took being laid off philosophically and soon found a new job.
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