jiāng​hái​shì​lǎo​de​là

the older the wiser

  1. ginger
    ginger; a perennial plant with a yellow, spicy underground stem used for seasoning, food, or medicine
  2. still
    indicates that a situation or state continues to exist as before despite other factors
  3. lǎo adjective
    old
    old; aged; (of people) venerable
  4. de particle
    [possessive/attributive]
    Connects a describing word or phrase to the noun it describes; also used to indicate a possessive relationship.
  5. adjective
    spicy
    hot; peppery; pungent like chili, garlic, or ginger