姜桂之性 — “The nature of ginger and cinnamon, which become spicier with age”
姜桂之性 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the nature of ginger and cinnamon, which become spicier with age”. Used to describe a person who becomes more upright, principled, and unyielding as they grow older. Literally, “The nature of ginger and cinnamon”.
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What does 姜桂之性 mean?
姜桂之性 (jiāng guì zhī xìng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the nature of ginger and cinnamon, which become spicier with age”.
How do you pronounce 姜桂之性?
姜桂之性 is pronounced jiāng guì zhī xìng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 姜桂之性 literally mean?
Literally, 姜桂之性 means “the nature of ginger and cinnamon”. It is used to mean “the nature of ginger and cinnamon, which become spicier with age”.
What is the Chinese definition of 姜桂之性?
生姜和肉桂愈久愈辣。比喻年纪越大性格越耿直。