mong4 zung1 jau5 co3忙中有錯忙中有错
Jyutpingmong4 zung1 jau5 co3
Yalemòhng jūng yáuh cho
Definition
Mistakes can happen when busy or rushed.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
This idiom serves as a gentle warning or an explanation for an oversight caused by a hectic schedule. It is frequently used to advise someone to slow down or to excuse a minor error that occurred under pressure. Unlike formal idioms, it fits naturally into casual workplace conversations or advice between friends.
Examples
Don't rush your work too much, be careful not to make mistakes.
He made a mistake while rushing this time, which caused the report to miss some key points.
Related words
Common phrases
be careful not to make mistakes when busy
it is hard to avoid mistakes when busy
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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.
