风霜 (fēng shuāng) — hardships and vicissitudes (of life or travel); the weathering effect of time and experience
Definition
风霜 literally means 'wind and frost' but is used as a literary metaphor for the hardships and hardships endured over time. Often paired with 历经 or 饱经 to describe a weathered life or history.
noun
hardships and vicissitudes (of life or travel)the weathering effect of time and experience
Examples
- 风霜，。Tā jīng lì le duō nián de fēng shuāng, xiǎn de bǐ shí jì nián líng lǎo hěn duō.He has experienced years of hardships and looks much older than his actual age.
- 风霜，。Zhè zuò gǔ chéng jīng lì le shù bǎi nián de fēng shuāng, yī rán yì lì bù dǎo.This ancient city has endured centuries of vicissitudes and still stands firm.
- 风霜，。Tā men yì qǐ zǒu guò le rén shēng de fēng shuāng, gǎn qíng gèng jiā shēn hòu.They have gone through life's hardships together, and their bond has deepened.
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