老资格 (lǎo zī ge) — old-timer, veteran (a person with long experience and seniority)
Definition
老资格 literally means 'old + qualifications': a veteran or long-time insider with seniority. It often carries a slightly ironic tone, suggesting someone senior but sometimes stuck in old ways.
noun
old-timerveteran (a person with long experience and seniority)
Examples
- 老资格，。Tā shì gōng sī de lǎo zī ge, dà jiā dōu zūn jìng tā.He is a veteran of the company; everyone respects him.
- 老资格。Zhè wèi lǎo zī ge zài jì shù fāng miàn jīng yàn fēi cháng fēng fù.This old-timer has very rich experience in technology.
- 老资格，。Suī rán tā shì lǎo zī ge, dàn cóng bù bǎi jià zi.Although he is a veteran, he never puts on airs.
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