- 饱经沧桑 bǎojīngcāngsāng to have experienced many changesto have experienced many great changes in the world throughout one's life; having lived through the many ups and downs of life
- 沧桑感 cāngsānggǎn a weathered lookThe feeling or appearance of having lived through many hardships and life changes; a weathered and worn look.
- 历尽沧桑 lìjìncāngsāng to have been through the millto have experienced many great changes and hardships in one's life