do1 zek3 hoeng1 lou4 do1 zek3 gwai2多隻香爐多隻鬼多只香炉多只鬼
Jyutpingdo1 zek3 hoeng1 lou4 do1 zek3 gwai2
Yaledō jek hēung lòuh dō jek gwái
Definition
An extra source of benefit or work that only attracts more people to scramble for it, causing more trouble than it is worth.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
This proverb is used to warn that adding unnecessary layers, departments, or benefits often creates more problems than it solves. It suggests that every new opportunity or resource inevitably attracts more people who want a piece of the action, leading to increased complexity and infighting. It is frequently employed in workplace or policy discussions to argue against unnecessary expansion.
Examples
You are creating so many new projects, it will only invite more trouble and competition.
Will hiring another manager at the company just lead to more internal conflict and power struggles?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
