器满则覆 — “When a vessel is full”
器满则覆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When a vessel is full”. It will overflow or overturn, implying that when things reach their peak or extreme, they will start to decline or reverse. It also warns that arrogance and complacency can lead to downfall. Literally, “When the vessel is full, it will overturn”.
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What does 器满则覆 mean?
器满则覆 (qì mǎn zé fù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When a vessel is full”.
How do you pronounce 器满则覆?
器满则覆 is pronounced qì mǎn zé fù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 器满则覆 literally mean?
Literally, 器满则覆 means “When the vessel is full, it will overturn”. It is used to mean “When a vessel is full”.
What is the Chinese definition of 器满则覆?
容器满溢，则将倾覆。比喻事物发展超过一定界限就会向相反方面转化。亦以喻骄傲自满将导致失败。亦作“器满将覆”。