宝刀未老
bǎo​dāo​wèi​lǎo

old but still vigorous

  • created sense approved 宝刀未老/寶刀未老 · bǎo​dāo​wèi​lǎo · old but still vigorous — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    宝刀未老 / 寶刀未老

    bǎo​dāo​wèi​lǎo

    old but still vigorous

    literally meaning a treasure knife does not age; used to describe someone who is still physically strong or maintains great skill despite being elderly

    宝刀 (literal) → 宝刀/寶刀 · bǎo​dāo · one's former prowess 未 (literal) → 未 · wèi · not 老 (literal) → 老 · lǎo · old

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    created sense