载舟覆舟 zàizhōufùzhōu the people can support or overturn a regime Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 载 載 zài verb to carry to transport by vehicle or ship; to carry; to load; to convey舟 zhōu noun boat (bound form) boat; ship; vessel覆舟 fùzhōu to capsize a boat To cause a boat to flip over; (metaphorical) to overthrow a regime or cause a downfall.