薑是老的辣
Chinese edit
ginger | be; yes; this | old; aged; venerable old; aged; venerable; outdated; experienced; (affectionate prefix) |
really and truly; aim; clear really and truly; aim; clear; (possessive, modifying, or descriptive particle); of |
hot (spicy); pungent | ||
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trad. (薑是老的辣) | 薑 | 是 | 老 | 的 | 辣 | |
simp. (姜是老的辣) | 姜 | 是 | 老 | 的 | 辣 | |
Literally: “It's the older ginger that is the spicy one.” |
Pronunciation edit
Proverb edit
薑是老的辣
- The older the person is, the more seasoned (wiser or more treacherous) they are.