saam1 go3 cau3 pei4 zoeng6 ，coi3 gwo3 zyu1 got3 loeng6三個臭皮匠，賽過諸葛亮三个臭皮匠，赛过诸葛亮
Jyutpingsaam1 go3 cau3 pei4 zoeng6 ，coi3 gwo3 zyu1 got3 loeng6
Yalesām go chau pèih jeungh ，coi gwo jyū got leungh
Definition
lit. three ignorant cobblers add up to a genius (idiom); fig. collective wisdom
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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.
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