风吹雨洗

fēngchuīyǔxǐ

风吹雨洗 — fēngchuīyǔxǐ

1. literally: to be blown by wind and washed by rain; exposed to the elements

   老房子在海边多年风吹雨洗，外墙已经斑驳。 lǎofángzi zài hǎibiān duōnián fēngchuī yǔ xǐ wàiqiáng yǐjīng bānbó — The old house by the sea has been exposed to wind and rain for many years; the exterior walls are already blotchy.

2. figuratively: to be weather-beaten or tempered by hardships; to have endured many trials

   这位老兵经历过风吹雨洗，性格沉稳可靠。 zhèwèi lǎobīng jīnglì guò fēngchuī yǔ xǐ xìnggé chénwěn kěkào — This veteran has been through many hardships and is calm and reliable.