宝刀不老 (bǎo dāo bú) — (idiom) still vigorous and capable despite advanced age; to have lost none of one's skill
Definition
Literally 'a treasured blade has not gone dull' — used to praise an older person who is still as sharp and capable as ever.
idiom
still vigorous and capable despite advanced ageto have lost none of one's skill
Examples
- 宝刀不老,。Zhè wèi lǎo jiào shòu zhēn shì bǎo dāo bú, jiǎng kè hái shì nà me jīng cǎi.This old professor really still has it — his lectures are still that brilliant.
- ,宝刀不老。Suī rán tā yǐ jīng liù shí suì le, dàn zài qiú chǎng shàng yī rán bǎo dāo bú.Although he's already sixty years old, on the court he's still going strong.
- 宝刀不老,。Zhè wèi lǎo yǎn yuán bǎo dāo bú, yǎn jì bǐ nián qīng shí hou gèng hǎo le.This veteran actor has lost none of his skill — his acting is even better than when he was young.
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