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聪明人做糊涂事

cōng míng rén zuò hú tú shì
A smart person does a foolish thing

smart person does muddled thing

Intelligent people sometimes act against their own interests...

Intelligent people sometimes act against their own interests or make irrational decisions. It points out the gap between intelligence and wisdom.

A common observation in Chinese culture, often used to criticize or lament when someone with obvious intelligence makes a poor choice.

Someone might say this when a well-educated person makes a reckless financial decision, or when a clever colleague acts impulsively without thinking.

This saying serves as a caution that intellect alone doesn't guarantee good judgment. It encourages self-reflection and warns against arrogance.

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