老戏骨

老戲骨
lǎoxìgǔ
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 veteran actor
  2. 2 seasoned performer
  3. 3 acting legend

Characters

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

Examples

Zhè bù diànyǐng quán shì lǎoxìgǔ, yǎnjì tài hǎo le.
This movie is full of veteran actors — the acting is superb.
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 and .

Stroke Order

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