Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「寶刀不老」 below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「寶刀不老」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
It is a metaphor that although one is old or has been away from his profession for a long time, his kung fu skills have not diminished.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bǎo dāo bù lǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bou2 dou1 bat1 lou5
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
