saam1 go3 cau3 pei4 zoeng6, sing3 gwo3 jat1 go3 zyu1 got3 loeng6三個臭皮匠，勝過一個諸葛亮三个臭皮匠，胜过一个诸葛亮
Jyutpingsaam1 go3 cau3 pei4 zoeng6, sing3 gwo3 jat1 go3 zyu1 got3 loeng6
Yalesāam go chau pèih jeung6, sing gwo yāt go jyū got leuhng
Definition
Two heads are better than one; the collective wisdom of ordinary people can surpass that of a single genius.
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How it's used
This proverb emphasizes the value of collective wisdom over individual genius. It is frequently used in professional or collaborative settings to encourage team brainstorming when someone is struggling to solve a problem alone. The tone is encouraging and highlights that even ordinary people can outperform a single expert if they combine their efforts.
Examples
saam1三go3個cau3臭pei4皮zoeng6匠，sing3勝gwo3過jat1一go3個zyu1諸got3葛loeng6亮，daai6大gaa1家jat1一cai4齊nam2諗baan6辦faat3法laa1啦。
Two heads are better than one, let's all think of a solution together.
nei5你jat1一go3個jan4人gaau2搞m4唔dim6掂，bat1不jyu4如wan2搵do1多gei2幾go3個bong1幫sau2手，saam1三go3個cau3臭pei4皮zoeng6匠，sing3勝gwo3過jat1一go3個zyu1諸got3葛loeng6亮maa3嘛。
You can't handle this alone, why not find a few more helpers? After all, two heads are better than one.
Related words
Common phrases
to pool wisdom for better results
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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.
