老将 (lǎo jiàng) — veteran, old hand (in a field); old general
Definition
老将 is a respectful term for a long-experienced veteran in any field — most often used figuratively for a seasoned professional, not just a military general. The literal sense of 'old general' is now rare in modern usage.
noun
veteranold hand (in a field)old general
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 老将，。Tā shì yí wèi jīng yàn fēng fù de lǎo jiàng, zài zhè ge háng yè gōng zuò le sān shí nián.He is a veteran with rich experience, having worked in this industry for thirty years.
- 老将。Zhè wèi lǎo jiàng céng jīng zài zhàn zhēng zhōng biǎo xiàn fēi cháng chū sè.This old general performed very well in the war.
- ，老将，。Zài wǒ men tuán duì, tā shì yí wèi lǎo jiàng, suǒ yǒu xīn rén dōu xiàng tā qǐng jiào.In our team, he is a veteran, and all newcomers consult him.
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