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

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
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