zaap6 si1 gwong2 jik1集思廣益集思广益

Jyutpingzaap6 si1 gwong2 jik1

Yalejaahp sī gwóng yīk

動詞Rare

Definition

To pool wisdom and draw on collective ideas for better results.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and professional tone, often used in workplace or academic settings to encourage team collaboration. While it implies brainstorming, it specifically highlights the value of pooling diverse perspectives to reach a superior outcome rather than just generating ideas quickly. It is rarely used in casual, everyday social interactions among close friends.

Examples

daai6大gaa1家zaap6集si1思gwong2廣jik1益，nam2諗haa5下dim2點joeng2樣gaau2搞hou2好go3個wut6活dung6動laa1啦。

Let's all put our heads together and think of how to make this event a success.

le1呢gin2件si6事seoi1需jiu3要daai6大gaa1家zaap6集si1思gwong2廣jik1益，m4唔hou2好zing6淨hai6係kaau3靠jat1一go3個jan4人nam2諗。

This matter requires collective wisdom, don't just rely on one person to think it through.

Common phrases

zaap6集si1思gwong2廣jik1益ge3嘅fong1方faat3法

methods for collective brainstorming

tau3透gwo3過zaap6集si1思gwong2廣jik1益

through collective wisdom

Common mistake

Learners often mistake it for a simple synonym of brainstorming, but it carries a more serious and constructive weight. Using it in a very casual context, like deciding where to eat lunch, can sound overly formal or slightly sarcastic.