老牌

lǎopái

adjective #19,509

Meanings

1 old and well-known (brand)
2 long-established
3 veteran
4 old-school

Characters

old; experienced

brand; sign; card

Examples

这是一家老牌企业，已有百年历史。

Zhè shì yìjiā lǎopái qǐyè, yǐ yǒu bǎinián lìshǐ.

This is a long-established enterprise with a hundred years of history.

他是老牌演员，演技非常好。

Tā shì lǎopái yǎnyuán, yǎnjì fēicháng hǎo.

He is a veteran actor with excellent acting skills.

Tips

usage

老牌 is generally positive, implying trustworthiness and experience. Common collocations: 老牌企业 (established company), 老牌明星 (veteran star), 老牌强国 (established power).

Stroke Order

老 lǎo

牌 pái