tin1 dit3 lok6 lei4 dong3 pei5 kam2天跌落嚟當被冚天跌落嚟当被冚
Jyutpingtin1 dit3 lok6 lei4 dong3 pei5 kam2
Yaletīn dit lohk lèih dong péih kám
Definition
To remain optimistic and take things in stride even in the face of major difficulties.
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How it's used
This idiom captures the quintessential Hong Kong spirit of resilience and pragmatism in the face of adversity. It suggests a sense of fatalistic comfort, implying that since one cannot control major disasters, one might as well find a way to live with them. It is often used to comfort others or to describe someone with a remarkably laid back attitude toward life's inevitable crises.
Examples
Even if you lose your job, no need to worry, just take it as it comes.
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