《明史·志·卷五》
木不能曲直，便失去了它的自然之性。
木不曲直，则失其性矣。
If wood cannot be bent straight, then it has lost its natural properties.
<s>[INST] Translate the given Classical Chinese text into modern Chinese, then provide an English translation that captures the nuances of both versions. Classical Chinese: 木不曲直，则失其性矣。 [/INST] Modern Chinese: 木不能曲直，便失去了它的自然之性。 English Translation: If wood cannot be bent straight, then it has lost its natural properties.</s>
Translate the given Classical Chinese text into modern Chinese, then provide an English translation that captures the nuances of both versions. Classical Chinese: 木不曲直，则失其性矣。
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Modern Chinese: 木不能曲直，便失去了它的自然之性。 English Translation: If wood cannot be bent straight, then it has lost its natural properties.
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