水能載舟，亦能覆舟

seoi2 nang4 zoi3 zau1 ，jik6 nang4 fuk1 zau1

lit. water may keep the boat afloat but may also sink it (proverb) · fig. the people can support a regime or overturn it · if sth is used properly, one can benefit from it, otherwise it can do harm

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. water may keep the boat afloat but may also sink it (proverb)
  2. fig. the people can support a regime or overturn it
  3. if sth is used properly, one can benefit from it, otherwise it can do harm
  4. things can be double-edged

Written Forms

水能載舟，亦能覆舟Traditional · Main Form
水能载舟，亦能覆舟Alternate Form

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