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old and wise · experienced and knowledgeable

老成持重
lǎo chéng chí zhòng
l+ǎo·3rd tonech+éng·2nd tonech+í·2nd tonezh+òng·4th tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) to think deeply and plan far ahead; to be thorough and farsighted in one's deliberations深思远虑shēn sī yuǎn lǜaccomplished though young · lacking youthful vigor少年老成shào nián lǎo chéngsteady · earnest · staid稳重wěn zhòngseasoned; experienced老练lǎo liàneverything steady and stable (idiom); overcautious and unimaginary四平八稳sì píng bā wěnquiet and reserved · discreet (or serious) in speech and manner不苟言笑bù gǒu yán xiào
Antonyms
venturing from one's thatched hut for the first time (idiom) · young and inexperienced · novice · greenhorn初出茅庐chū chū máo lúto act with undue haste (idiom); eager and impatient · overhasty操之过急cāo zhī guò jíto act blindly without thinking (idiom)轻举妄动qīng jǔ wàng dòng