Simplified display

摸爬滚打

mō pá gǔn dǎ

Definitions

1. to go through challenging experiences
2. to become seasoned (in one's profession etc)

Child Words of 摸爬滚打

• 打 打 dá: dozen (loanword)
• 打 打 dǎ: to beat
• 摸 摸 mō: to feel with the hand
• 滚 滚 gǔn: to boil
• 爬 爬 pá: to crawl