老戏骨

老戲骨

lǎoxìgǔ

noun

Measure Word

一个老戏骨 gè

Meanings

1 veteran actor
2 seasoned performer
3 acting legend

Characters

old; experienced

Literally 'old drama bone' — acting is in their bones. Implies decades of craft and deep skill.

Examples

这部电影全是老戏骨，演技太好了。

Zhè bù diànyǐng quán shì lǎoxìgǔ, yǎnjì tài hǎo le.

This movie is full of veteran actors — the acting is superb.

小鲜肉和老戏骨搭戏，反差很大。

Xiǎoxiānròu hé lǎoxìgǔ dā xì, fǎnchā hěn dà.

When young idols act alongside veteran actors, the contrast is stark.

Tips

culture

A term of deep respect. Often contrasted with 小鲜肉 (young heartthrob) in entertainment media debates about looks vs. talent. Classic examples include actors like 陈道明 and 王志文.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo

戏 xì

骨 gǔ