姜桂之性，到老愈辣 — “Refers to a person whose inherent character”
姜桂之性，到老愈辣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a person whose inherent character”. Especially their strong will or resolute nature, becomes more pronounced and unyielding with age, much like ginger and cinnamon grow spicier over time. Literally, “The nature of ginger and cinnamon becomes spicier with age”.
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What does 姜桂之性，到老愈辣 mean?
姜桂之性，到老愈辣 (jiāng guì zhī xìng ， dào lǎo yù là) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a person whose inherent character”.
How do you pronounce 姜桂之性，到老愈辣?
姜桂之性，到老愈辣 is pronounced jiāng guì zhī xìng ， dào lǎo yù là in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 姜桂之性，到老愈辣 literally mean?
Literally, 姜桂之性，到老愈辣 means “the nature of ginger and cinnamon becomes spicier with age”. It is used to mean “refers to a person whose inherent character”.
What is the Chinese definition of 姜桂之性，到老愈辣?
姜：生姜；桂：肉桂；性：性质。生姜和肉桂愈久愈辣。比喻年纪越大性格越刚强