老将

老將

lǎojiàng

noun #30,748

Measure Word

一位老将 wèi

Meanings

1 veteran
2 old hand
3 old-timer
4 the king/general piece (in Chinese chess)

Characters

general; commander

Examples

HSK 3

他是公司里的老将，经验丰富。

Tā shì gōngsī lǐ de lǎojiàng, jīngyàn fēngfù.

He's a veteran at the company, full of experience.

HSK 7-9

这位老将又一次带领球队夺冠。

Zhèwèi lǎojiàng yòu yī cì dàilǐng qiúduì duóguàn.

This veteran has once again led the team to the championship.

Tips

culture

Literally "old general," 老将 originally referred to the king/general piece 将 in Chinese chess 象棋. The figurative sense of "seasoned veteran" is now far more common, used for athletes, politicians, and longtime employees alike.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo

将 jiāng