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水则载舟,水则覆舟
水则载舟,水则覆舟
水则载舟,水则覆舟
水则载舟,水则覆舟
水则载舟,水则覆舟
水则载舟,水则覆舟
水则载舟,水则覆舟
水则载舟,水则覆舟

shuǐ水zé则zài载zhōu舟,,shuǐ水zé则fù覆zhōu舟

What can sustain and benefit can also destroy and cause downfall; illustrating the dual nature of power, resources, or any supporting element.

科技发展如同水则载舟,水则覆舟,既能带来便利,也可能引发新的问题。
Technological advancement is like water that can both float a boat and capsize it; it can bring convenience but also lead to new issues.

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Ancient

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水能载舟,亦能覆舟、载舟覆舟

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