Definition
风霜 literally means 'wind and frost', but it's almost always used metaphorically to refer to the hardships, difficulties, and vicissitudes of life or travel — the 'weathering' that time and experience bring. You'll often see it in the set phrase 饱经风霜 (bǎo jīng fēng shuāng, 'weather-beaten; having experienced many hardships'). As a noun, it describes the cumulative effect of struggle and passage of time on a person, place, or relationship.
n.
hardships and vicissitudes (of life or travel)the weathering effect of time and experience
Examples
- 风霜，。Tā jīnglì le duō nián de fēng shuāng, xiǎnde bǐ shíjì niánlíng lǎo hěn duō.He has experienced years of hardships and looks much older than his actual age.
- 风霜，。Zhè zuò gǔchéng jīnglì le shù bǎi nián de fēng shuāng, yīrán yìlì bù dǎo.This ancient city has endured centuries of vicissitudes and still stands firm.
- 风霜，。Tāmen yìqǐ zǒuguò le rénshēng de fēng shuāng, gǎnqíng gèngjiā shēnhòu.They have gone through life's hardships together, and their bond has deepened.
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