Meaning and Usage
"饱经沧桑" is a four-character idiom used to describe someone who has experienced many hardships and significant changes in life, often implying wisdom and resilience gained through these experiences.
Contexts
It is commonly used to describe elderly people or characters in stories who have witnessed and endured historical or personal upheavals. It carries a respectful tone, highlighting endurance and depth of life experience.
Common Collocations
- 饱经沧桑的老人 (an old person who has lived through many changes)
- 饱经沧桑的经历 (experiences full of hardships and changes)
- 饱经沧桑的面容 (a face showing signs of many hardships)
Notes
This idiom is often used in formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation. It emphasizes the depth of experience rather than just age. Avoid confusing it with phrases that simply mean "old" or "experienced" without the nuance of having endured significant life changes.