lǎodao

老到

Word · Adjective

experienced and thorough; highly skilled

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

experienced and thorough; seasoned and meticulous

formal

Describes a person who is very skillful, reliable, and pays attention to detail in their work.

Tā他
chǔ处
lǐ理
wèn问
tí题
de的
shǒu手
fǎ法
fēi非
cháng常
lǎo老
dao到
 。

His approach to handling problems is very experienced and thorough.

Zhè这
wèi位
wài外
jiāo交
guān官
de的
tán谈
pàn判
jì技
qiǎo巧
shí十
fēn分
lǎo老
dao到
 。

This diplomat's negotiation skills are very seasoned and adept.

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Zuò作
wéi为
yī一
míng名
lǎo老
dao到
de的
jì记
zhě者
 ,
tā他
zǒng总
néng能
wèn问
dào到
guān关
jiàn键
diǎn点
 。

As an experienced journalist, he always manages to ask the key questions.

2.

adjective

highly skilled; masterful; profound

literary

Describes a high level of skill, artistry, or depth in a craft, technique, or artistic expression.

Tā他
de的
shū书
fǎ法
gōng功
dǐ底
lǎo老
dao到
 ,
bǐ笔
lì力
qiú遒
jìng劲
 。

His calligraphy skill is masterful, with powerful and vigorous brushstrokes.

Zhè这
wèi位
chú厨
shī师
de的
dāo刀
gōng工
lǎo老
dao到
 ,
qiē切
chū出
de的
cài菜
sī丝
xì细
rú如
fà发
 。

This chef's knife skills are highly skilled; he can julienne vegetables as fine as hair.

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Wén文
zhāng章
xiě写
de得
lǎo老
dao到
 ,
lùn论
zhèng证
yán严
mì密
 ,
fēng风
gé格
chén沉
wěn稳
 。

The article is written with profound skill; the argument is rigorous and the style is steady.