耕當問奴,織當訪婢

gaang1 dong1 man6 nou4 ,zik1 dong1 fong2 pei5

if it's plowing ask the laborer, if it's weaving ask the maid (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist

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Meanings

  1. if it's plowing ask the laborer, if it's weaving ask the maid (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist

Written Forms

耕當問奴,織當訪婢Traditional · Main Form
耕当问奴,织当访婢Alternate Form

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