maan6 gung1 ceot1 sai3 fo3慢工出細貨慢工出细货

Jyutpingmaan6 gung1 ceot1 sai3 fo3
Yalemaahn gūng chēut sai fo
語句

Definition

Quality work takes time; careful, slow work produces high-quality results.

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How it's used

This idiom is frequently used to justify taking extra time on a task, especially when someone is being criticized for being slow. It carries a positive connotation of craftsmanship and attention to detail rather than mere laziness. You will often hear it used as a gentle rebuttal when a supervisor or client is rushing a project.

Examples

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Take your time making it, quality takes time.
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He is working so slowly, is it because he is being meticulous?

Common phrases

quality comes with slow and meticulous work

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