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老练

老練
lǎoliàn
adjective #14,162

Meanings

  1. 1 seasoned; experienced
  2. 2 sophisticated; worldly-wise

Examples

他处理问题很老练。
Tā chǔlǐ wèntí hěn lǎoliàn.
He handles problems in a very experienced manner.
她虽然年轻，做事却很老练。
Tā suīrán niánqīng, zuòshì què hěn lǎoliàn.
Although she is young, she is very seasoned in her work.

Tips

usage
老练 is almost always positive, implying someone has gained skill and composure through experience. Compare with 老到 (lǎodào), which is similar but more literary.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo
练 liàn