《明史·志·卷六十》
假若海口的堵塞，则不能看到潮汐的边际，难以施用箕畚铁锹挑挖。
若海口之塞，则潮汐莫窥其涯，难施畚锸。
If the outlet of the sea is blocked, then there won't be any tide, and it's difficult to utilize a dustpan to excavate.
<s>[INST] Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 若海口之塞，则潮汐莫窥其涯，难施畚锸。 [/INST] If the outlet of the sea is blocked, then there won't be any tide, and it's difficult to utilize a dustpan to excavate.</s>
Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 若海口之塞，则潮汐莫窥其涯，难施畚锸。
user
If the outlet of the sea is blocked, then there won't be any tide, and it's difficult to utilize a dustpan to excavate.
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