几起几落 jǐ qǐ jǐ luò — several rises and falls; repeated ups and downs

Definitions

1. several rises and falls; repeated ups and downs

Examples

• 他的一生几起几落，饱经沧桑。

  His life saw several rises and falls, full of vicissitudes.

• 这家企业几起几落，如今终于站稳了脚。

  After repeated ups and downs, the firm finally held its ground.