jat1 jan4 gai3 dyun2 ji6 jan4 gai3 zoeng2一人計短，二人計長一人计短，二人计长
Jyutpingjat1 jan4 gai3 dyun2 ji6 jan4 gai3 zoeng2
Yaleyāt yàhn gai dyún yih yàhn gai jéung
Definition
Two heads are better than one; cooperation and collective planning yield better results than acting alone.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This proverb is frequently used to persuade someone to stop working in isolation and instead seek collaboration or advice from others. It carries a humble and cooperative tone, emphasizing that collective wisdom is superior to individual effort. It is often invoked when a project hits a bottleneck or when someone is struggling to find a solution alone.
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think of a way
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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.
