过来人 (guō) — someone who has been through a particular experience (and thus can offer insight or advice)
Definition
A person who has already lived through a particular experience — used to justify giving advice or insight because 'they've been there'.
noun
someone who has been through a particular experience (and thus can offer insight or advice)
Examples
- 过来人，。Tā shì guō, nǐ kě yǐ wèn wèn tā.He has been through it, you can ask him.
- 过来人，。Zuò wéi guō, wǒ quàn nǐ bú yào zhè yàng zuò.As someone who has been through it, I advise you not to do this.
- 过来人。Zhǐ yǒu guō cái zhī dào qí zhōng de xīn kǔ.Only someone who has been through it knows the hardship.
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