《金史·本纪·卷八》
比如农家种田，商人营财，只要能不丢失父辈的基业，即是克家子，况且社稷责任重大，尤其应当小心谨慎。
譬之农家种田，商人营财，但能不坠父业，即为克家子，况社稷任重，尤宜畏慎。
For example, farmers farm, and merchants make money. As long as they don't lose their family business, they are considered capable descendants. Moreover, the responsibility of the country is significant, so they should be especially careful and cautious.
<s>[INST] Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 譬之农家种田，商人营财，但能不坠父业，即为克家子，况社稷任重，尤宜畏慎。 [/INST] For example, farmers farm, and merchants make money. As long as they don't lose their family business, they are considered capable descendants. Moreover, the responsibility of the country is significant, so they should be especially careful and cautious.</s>
Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 譬之农家种田，商人营财，但能不坠父业，即为克家子，况社稷任重，尤宜畏慎。
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For example, farmers farm, and merchants make money. As long as they don't lose their family business, they are considered capable descendants. Moreover, the responsibility of the country is significant, so they should be especially careful and cautious.
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