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不减当年 (bù jiǎn dāng nián) — no worse than in the past; still as good as before (of one's skills, appearance, or energy)

Definition

Praises someone's skill, looks, or energy as still matching their prime — '(someone) is just as good as years ago.' Often used admiringly about older people.

idiom
no worse than in the paststill as good as before (of one's skills, appearance, or energy)

Examples

  • ，不减当年。
    Tā suī rán tuì xiū le, dàn fēng cǎi bù jiǎn dāng nián bù jiǎn dāng nián.
    Although he has retired, his charm is still as great as ever.
  • 不减当年。
    Zhè wèi lǎo yì shù jiā de biǎo yǎn mèi lì bù jiǎn dāng nián bù jiǎn dāng nián.
    This veteran artist's performance charisma is no less than in the past.
  • 不减当年，。
    Tā de qí yì bù jiǎn dāng nián bù jiǎn dāng nián, hái shì nà me lì hài.
    His chess skills are still as formidable as before.

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