老到 (lǎo dào) — experienced and adept; reliable and mature (of a person's skill or character)

Definition

老到 (lǎodào) praises a person's skill or character as seasoned and trustworthy through long experience — note it's one written word, not 老 + 到.

adjective
experienced and adeptreliable and mature (of a person's skill or character)

Examples

  • 老到
    Tā zuò shì hěn lǎo dào, zhí dé xìn lài.
    He is very experienced in handling things and trustworthy.
  • 老到
    Zhè wèi lǎo shī jiāo shū duō nián, fēi cháng lǎo dào.
    This teacher has taught for many years and is very seasoned.
  • 老到
    Tā suī rán nián qīng, dàn wèi rén lǎo dào, ràng rén fàng xīn.
    Although she is young, she is mature and reliable, which puts people at ease.

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