身经百战 (shēn jīng bǎi zhàn) — seasoned through many battles or challenges; battle-hardened, highly experienced
Definition
An idiom for someone 'battle-hardened' through long, hard experience — emphasizes having survived many trials, not just being experienced. Used for veterans, seasoned professionals, or companies that have endured crises.
idiom
seasoned through many battles or challengesbattle-hardenedhighly experienced
Examples
- 身经百战，。Zhè wèi jiāng jūn shēn jīng bǎi zhàn, jīng yàn fēi cháng fēng fù.This general has been through many battles and is very experienced.
- 身经百战，。Tā shì yí wèi shēn jīng bǎi zhàn de lǎo jì zhě, shén me chǎng miàn dōu jiàn guò.He is a battle-hardened old journalist who has seen it all.
- 身经百战，。Zhè jiā gōng sī shēn jīng bǎi zhàn, zài duō cì wēi jī zhōng shēng cún le xià lái.This company has weathered many storms and survived multiple crises.
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