Definition
久经沙场 is a four-character idiom meaning 'long experienced in battle' or 'battle-hardened'. It is used figuratively to describe someone who has been through many difficult challenges or competitions and has become experienced and tough, not necessarily in a military context.
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battle-hardenedseasoned by many battles
Examples
- 久经沙场，。Tā shì yí wèi jiǔ jīng de lǎo jiàng, jīngyàn fēicháng fēngfù.He is a battle-hardened veteran with very rich experience.
- ，久经沙场。Zài zhè jiā gōngsī gōngzuò le sānshí nián, tā zǎoyǐ jiǔ jīng.Having worked at this company for thirty years, he has long been seasoned by the challenges.
- 久经沙场，。Nà zhī qiú duì jiǔ jīng, zài juésài zhōng chénzhuó yìngduì.That team is battle-hardened and handled the final calmly.
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