老练

老練

lǎoliàn

adjective #14,162

Meanings

1 seasoned; experienced
2 sophisticated; worldly-wise

Characters

old; experienced

to practice; skilled

Examples

HSK 3

他处理问题很老练。

Tā chǔlǐ wèntí hěn lǎoliàn.

He handles problems in a very experienced manner.

HSK 4

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, which is similar but more literary.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo

练 liàn