泰然处之 (tài rán chǔ) — to handle calmly; to take something in stride; to remain unruffled

Definition

A formal idiom meaning to stay calm and composed in the face of trouble or criticism — 'take it in stride'. Used in writing, not casual speech.

idiom
to handle calmlyto take something in strideto remain unruffled

Examples

  • 泰然处之
    Miàn duì liú yán fēi yǔ, tā tài rán chǔ.
    In the face of rumors, he took them calmly.
  • 泰然处之
    Bù guǎn yù dào shén me kùn nan, tā dōu néng tài rán chǔ.
    No matter what difficulty she encounters, she can handle it calmly.
  • 泰然处之
    Duì zhè cì shī bài, wǒ men yīng gāi tài rán chǔ, zǒng jié jiào xùn.
    We should take this failure calmly and learn from it.

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