舟水之喻 — “Metaphor of boat and water”
舟水之喻 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the metaphor of a boat and water, illustrating that what can support something can also destroy it; often used to convey that a foundation or support system can either sustain an entity or cause its downfall”. Literally, “Metaphor of boat and water”.
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What does 舟水之喻 mean?
舟水之喻 (zhōu shuǐ zhī yù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the metaphor of a boat and water, illustrating that what can support something can also destroy it; often used to convey that a foundation or support system can either sustain an entity or cause its downfall”.
How do you pronounce 舟水之喻?
舟水之喻 is pronounced zhōu shuǐ zhī yù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 舟水之喻 literally mean?
Literally, 舟水之喻 means “Metaphor of boat and water”. It is used to mean “the metaphor of a boat and water, illustrating that what can support something can also destroy it; often used to convey that a foundation or support system can either sustain an entity or cause its downfall”.
What is the Chinese definition of 舟水之喻?
舟：船。对船和水的比喻，即水可以载舟，也可覆舟。老百姓可以帮助君王建立朝廷，也可以起来反抗推翻朝廷。