An accomplished fact; a situation that has already happened and is now unchangeable, often implying it was established before getting official approval

The outcome of an undertaking is decided by heaven or destiny; often used following [[谋事在人|謀事在人|mou2 shi4 zai4 ren2]] to express that humans can plan but only fate determines the result

(idiom) to get things done by relying on others; to lack the ability to succeed on one's own and depend on the strength of others (often derogatory)

There is no use talking about things that are already done; a phrase used to express that once something is finished, one should not dwell on it or criticize it. Often used alongside [[遂事不谏|遂事不諫|sui4 shi4 bu4 jian4]] and [[既往不咎|既往不咎|ji4 wang3 bu4 jiu4]].

Unable to do anything right, and likely to ruin things further; describes someone who is more of a hindrance than a help.

Planning depends on people, but success depends on fate; humans make the plans, but the outcome is ultimately out of their control.