Definition
处之泰然 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to handle a situation calmly and composedly, as if nothing unusual is happening'. It describes a state of equanimity in the face of difficulty, danger, or pressure. The literal breakdown is 处 'to handle', 之 'it', 泰然 'calmly/unperturbed'. You can use it to praise someone's steady reaction to a crisis or to describe your own mindset when staying cool under stress.
f.e.
to handle a situation calmly and unperturbedto remain composed in the face of adversity
Examples
- ，，。Miànduì tūrúqílái de wēijī, tā chǔ zhī tài rán, yìdiǎn yě bù huāngzhāng.Facing the sudden crisis, he handled it calmly and wasn't flustered at all.
- ，处之泰然，。Zài jùdà de yālì xià, tā yīrán chǔ zhī tài rán, ràng rén pèifu.Under enormous pressure, she remained composed, which was admirable.
- ，处之泰然。Wúlùn yùdào shénme kùnnán, wǒmen dōu yào xuéhuì chǔ zhī tài rán.No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must learn to handle them calmly.
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