泥水佬造門:過得自己過得人|Good Enough for All: When It Passes the Test|廣東話歇後語
有些標準不在於完美,而在於是否合理與可接受。《泥水佬造門:過得自己過得人》正好體現這種務實的處事態度。
Not everything needs to be perfect—sometimes, what matters is whether it works and meets expectations. This Cantonese saying reflects a practical mindset focused on sufficiency and acceptance.
用法
中文
這句歇後語常用於形容事情達到基本標準即可接受,例如工作完成得體、成果合理,雖非完美但已足夠。亦可用於自我評價,例如:「呢樣嘢過得自己過得人就得。」語氣多帶務實與平衡意味。
English Version
This expression is used to describe work or results that meet acceptable standards without being perfect. It reflects a practical attitude, often used to reassure oneself or others that something is “good enough” as long as it fulfills its purpose.
小故事:
中文
阿強接到任務,要在短時間內完成一個活動佈置。由於時間緊迫,他無法逐一完善每個細節,只能集中處理最重要的部分,例如場地整潔、流程順暢以及基本裝飾。活動當天,整體效果雖然不算華麗,但井然有序,參加者也感到舒適滿意。有人問他為何不再多花時間提升細節,他笑著說:「今次真係泥水佬造門,過得自己過得人就算。」這句話並非自我降低標準,而是對現實條件的清醒認識。之後,他在時間充裕的情況下,再慢慢提升品質。這次經驗讓他學會在有限資源下做出最合適的選擇,而不是一味追求不切實際的完美。
English Version
Ah Keung was assigned to organize an event within a very tight deadline. With limited time, he couldn’t perfect every detail, so he focused on the essentials—keeping the venue clean, ensuring a smooth flow, and providing basic decorations. On the day of the event, while it wasn’t extravagant, everything ran smoothly and participants felt comfortable and satisfied. When asked why he didn’t spend more time refining the details, he smiled and said, “It just needs to be good enough for everyone.” His response wasn’t about lowering standards, but about understanding practical limits. Later, when he had more time, he worked on improving quality further. This experience taught him to make the best decisions within constraints, rather than chasing unrealistic perfection.
結語
中文
完美未必必要,適當才最重要。能夠問心無愧,又能讓他人接受,已是一種成熟的智慧。
English Version
Perfection is not always necessary—appropriateness matters more. When something satisfies both oneself and others, it reflects true wisdom.
