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    Expressing 'experience' with 经验 (jīngyàn)

    Existence & Possession
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    经验 + 丰富

    Explanation

    The noun 经验 (jīngyàn) means 'experience,' referring to practical knowledge or skill gained over time. It often pairs with adjectives like 丰富 (rich) to describe someone with extensive experience. It can also be used with 有 (to have) to state that someone possesses experience.

    Examples

    • 她有十多年的教学经验，深受学生喜欢。

      Tā yǒu shí duō nián de jiàoxué jīngyàn, shēn shòu xuéshēng xǐhuān.

      She has over ten years of teaching experience and is deeply loved by her students.

    • 这次失败也是一种宝贵的经验。

      Zhè cì shībài yě shì yì zhǒng bǎoguì de jīngyàn.

      This failure is also a kind of valuable experience.

    • 你有没有海外工作的经验？

      Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu hǎiwài gōngzuò de jīngyàn?

      Do you have any experience working overseas?

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