老干部 (lǎo gàn bù) — Literally 'old cadre
Literally 'old cadre.' This term describes a person, often older, who exhibits traditional values or conservative behavior, usually in a humorous or ironic context.
Example Usage
他真是个老干部，总是遵循规矩。
He’s such an old cadre; he always follows the rules.
Cultural Context
Used to poke fun at someone who is overly serious or traditional in modern settings.
Category: savage-humor