水则载舟，水则覆舟 — “What can sustain and benefit can also destroy and cause downfall”
水则载舟，水则覆舟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “What can sustain and benefit can also destroy and cause downfall”. Illustrating the dual nature of power, resources, or any supporting element. Literally, “Water can carry a boat, and water can overturn a boat”.
水则载舟，水则覆舟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
水则载舟，水则覆舟 Character Breakdown
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Synonyms of 水则载舟，水则覆舟
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Open the tool →Questions about 水则载舟，水则覆舟
What does 水则载舟，水则覆舟 mean?
水则载舟，水则覆舟 (shuǐ zé zài zhōu ， shuǐ zé fù zhōu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “What can sustain and benefit can also destroy and cause downfall”.
How do you pronounce 水则载舟，水则覆舟?
水则载舟，水则覆舟 is pronounced shuǐ zé zài zhōu ， shuǐ zé fù zhōu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 水则载舟，水则覆舟 literally mean?
Literally, 水则载舟，水则覆舟 means “Water can carry a boat, and water can overturn a boat”. It is used to mean “What can sustain and benefit can also destroy and cause downfall”.
What is the Chinese definition of 水则载舟，水则覆舟?
水能载舟，也能覆舟。比喻民可拥护君主，也能推翻君主。