jyut6 bong1 jyut6 mong4越幫越忙越帮越忙
Jyutpingjyut6 bong1 jyut6 mong4
Yaleyuht bōng yuht mòhng
Definition
To try to help but end up causing more trouble or being a hindrance.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the irony of good intentions resulting in negative outcomes. It acts as a verbal warning to someone who is interfering in a task they do not fully understand or are not equipped to handle. It is frequently used when someone tries to fix a technical issue or organize a space but lacks the necessary skill or context.
Examples
Please stop trying to help, you are just making things worse; I can handle it myself.
He wanted to help tidy up the house, but he ended up making a bigger mess.
Related words
Common phrases
to do more harm than good while trying to help
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is intentionally causing trouble. It specifically requires that the person's initial motivation was to be helpful, even if the result was counterproductive.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
