姜还是老的辣

姜还是老的辣

Literally means:

older ginger taste hotter

Actually means:

the grey hairs are wiser

姜, ginger. Usually the older gingers grow, the hotter they become. This phrase figuratively means as one ages, his experienced will be richer and his ability to handle issues will also increase. It connotes a sense of appreciation and admiration. Commendatory

姜，生姜。生姜越老越辣。比喻人越老，经验越丰富，处理事情也越稳妥。含有钦佩、赞赏或赞叹的意味。具有褒义色彩。