zoeng1 co3 zau6 co3將錯就錯将错就错
Jyutpingzoeng1 co3 zau6 co3
Yalejēung cho jauh cho
Definition
To leave a mistake uncorrected and make the best of it; to use an error to one's advantage.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a pragmatic, almost opportunistic attitude toward errors. It implies a shift in perspective where a negative situation is reframed as an intentional creative choice or a strategic advantage. It is frequently used in contexts involving design, art, or problem solving where a deviation from the plan leads to an unexpected, positive outcome.
Examples
Since you broke it, why not just make the best of it and turn it into an ornament?
He made the best of the mistake and actually found a better solution.
Related words
Common phrases
simply decide to make the best of the mistake
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with simply fixing a mistake. It is important to remember that this phrase specifically means abandoning the attempt to correct the error and instead incorporating it into the final result.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
