载舟覆舟 — “The people are like water”
载舟覆舟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the people are like water”. Which can either sustain a vessel or capsize it, highlighting that popular support is crucial for stability and success, while its absence can lead to downfall. Literally, “Uphold a boat, capsize a boat”.
载舟覆舟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
载舟覆舟 Character Breakdown
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- zài载jí戢gān干gē戈Lay down arms
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- zài载xīn欣zài载bēn奔joyfully rushing along
- zài载gē歌qiě且wǔ舞singing and dancing with great joy
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- zài载chén沉zài载fú浮bob up and down
- zài载xiào笑zài载yán言laughing and talking merrily
- zài载dào道yuàn怨shēng声widespread complaints and grievances
- zài载jiǔ酒wèn问zì字visit a scholar for instruction
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What does 载舟覆舟 mean?
载舟覆舟 (zài zhōu fù zhōu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the people are like water”.
How do you pronounce 载舟覆舟?
载舟覆舟 is pronounced zài zhōu fù zhōu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 载舟覆舟 literally mean?
Literally, 载舟覆舟 means “Uphold a boat, capsize a boat”. It is used to mean “the people are like water”.
What is the Chinese definition of 载舟覆舟?
民众犹如水，可以承载船，也可以倾覆船。比喻人民是决定国家兴亡的主要力量。