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宝刀未老 — “Describes someone”

宝刀未老 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes someone”. Typically an older person, who retains their vigor, skill, or capability and performs as excellently as they did in their prime, showing no signs of decline due0to age.

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宝刀未老 Pronunciation and Pinyin

宝刀未老 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
宝
bǎo8treasure, precious, valuable
刀
dāo2knife
未
wèi5not yet
老
lǎo6old, aged, experienced

Example Sentence with 宝刀未老

这位退休的教练虽然年事已高,但在指导年轻队员时依然宝刀未老,思路清晰,充满活力。
Although advanced in age, the retired coach is still as sharp as ever when guiding young team members, with clear thinking and full of energy.

Idioms Related to 宝刀未老

Synonyms of 宝刀未老

  • lǎo老dāng当yì益zhuàng壮old but vigorous

Antonyms of 宝刀未老

  • nián年lǎo老tǐ体shuāi衰old and infirm

More idioms starting with 宝

  • bǎo宝dāo刀bù不lǎo老still capable and skillful despite age
  • bǎo宝shān山kōng空huí回Return empty-handed from treasure mountain
  • bǎo宝zhū珠shì市bǐng饼Reject greed, prioritize spiritual cultivation
  • bǎo宝bèi贝gē疙da瘩a highly cherished person or item
  • bǎo宝mǎ马xiāng香chē车luxurious equipage

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What does 宝刀未老 mean?

宝刀未老 (bǎo dāo wèi lǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes someone”.

How do you pronounce 宝刀未老?

宝刀未老 is pronounced bǎo dāo wèi lǎo in Mandarin Chinese.

What is the Chinese definition of 宝刀未老?

形容人到老年还依然威猛,不减当年。

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