姜

姜

"姜" means "ginger."

In this sentence, "姜" means ginger, a common spice used in cooking.

我喜欢在做菜时加一些姜。

I like adding some ginger when cooking.

This idiom uses "姜" metaphorically to imply wisdom or experience, comparing older people to aged ginger being spicier.

姜还是老的辣。

Old ginger is spicier.

Here, "姜" is referenced as a flavor agent in food.

他怕姜味的食物。

He is afraid of foods with ginger flavor.