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.