不减当年 (bú) — 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 bú 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 bú 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 bú bù jiǎn dāng nián, hái shì nà me lì hài.His chess skills are still as formidable as before.
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