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举足轻重

jǔzúqīngzhòng

Traditional: 舉足輕重

a foot's move sways the balance (idiom); to hold the balance of power / to play the decisive role

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

举
jǔ
to raise; to recommend; to praise
HSK 4
足
zú
foot; to attain, to satisfy; enough
HSK 2
轻
qīng
light, gentle; simple, easy
HSK 3
重
zhòng
heavy, weighty; to double, to repeat
HSK 3

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
HSK Character Level
—
HSK Word Level
6