This is an expression of resigned acceptance that the world contains every type of person—good, bad, strange, or unreasonable. It's often said with a shrug when encountering someone bizarre or frustrating.
Chinese society values harmony and predictability in social interactions. This saying is a verbal coping mechanism for when people behave outside expected norms.
It serves as a social pressure valve. Instead of directly criticizing or confronting, the speaker acknowledges the situation and moves on, preserving harmony while venting mild frustration.
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