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既来之，则安之

jì lái zhī , zé ān zhī

7-character word Traditional 既來之，則安之

What 既来之，则安之 means

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

The characters in 既来之，则安之

• 既jìalready; since; both... (and...)
• 来láito come; (used as a substitute for a more specific verb)…
• 之zhī(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的; him; her
• 则zé(literary) (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then…
• 安ān(bound form) calm; peaceful; to calm; to set at ease; safe; secure; in good health
• 之zhī(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的; him; her