戎马半生
[róng mă bàn shēng]
Translated as 'A Lifetime On Horseback', '戎马半生' signifies a life spent partly in military service or in battles, evoking images of soldiers or martial artists who've lived through turbulent times. One half has been immersed in hardship, while looking forward to a more pacific rest half-life; such a nickname reflects a rich and varied life experience or admiration for such experiences.