- 水(water (pictographic))
Water mimics the flow of running water with ripples on both sides.
lit. water may keep the boat afloat but may also sink it (proverb)
Water can bear a boat, but can also overturn it.
fig. the people can support a regime or overturn it
Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.
if sth is used properly, one can benefit from it, otherwise it can do harm
lit. water may keep the boat afloat but may also sink it (proverb)
Water can bear a boat, but can also overturn it.
fig. the people can support a regime or overturn it
Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.
if sth is used properly, one can benefit from it, otherwise it can do harm
Water mimics the flow of running water with ripples on both sides.
A bear displays extraordinary strength and ability through its powerful body and muscular legs.
A person with arms raised and two dots at the armpits originally meant "armpit," then extended to mean "also."
Water mimics the flow of running water with ripples on both sides.
A bear displays extraordinary strength and ability through its powerful body and muscular legs.
A person with arms raised and two dots at the armpits originally meant "armpit," then extended to mean "also."
lit. water may keep the boat afloat but may also sink it (proverb)
lit. water may keep the boat afloat but may also sink it (proverb)
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