lắm thầy thối ma
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: nhiều thầy thối ma
Meaning · English
Taking advice from too many people ruins the outcome — conflicting guidance confuses everything.
Literally: Too many ritual masters and the corpse rots.
How to use it
✓ Use it when
Warning against consulting everyone and deciding nothing.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Contributed by the site owner (July 2026); curated editorially.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “lắm thầy thối ma” mean?
Taking advice from too many people ruins the outcome — conflicting guidance confuses everything. Literally: Too many ritual masters and the corpse rots.
Is “lắm thầy thối ma” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“too many cooks spoil the broth” (English) — near equivalent.