- 1. old (in appearance); hoary; (of an old man's voice) hoarse
- ♦ 他显得~多了。 He looks much older than before.
- ♦ “谁呀？”一个~的声音从室内传出来。“Who is it？” An old man's voice was heard from the room.
- 2. (of calligraphy or painting) vigorous; forceful
- ♦ 这幅画笔势~遒劲, 显出画家功力深厚。 This painting exhibits a force and vigour characteristic of a master's hand.