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举足轻重
舉足輕重
jǔzúqīngzhòng
1. a foot's move sways the balance (idiom); to hold the balance of power
2. to play the decisive role
HSK 6

Character Breakdown

举
jǔ
to raise; to recommend; to praise
HSK 4 9 丶
足
zú
foot; to attain, to satisfy; enough
HSK 2 7 丶
轻
qīng
light, gentle; simple, easy
HSK 3 9 丶
重
zhòng
heavy, weighty; to double, to repeat
HSK 3 9 丶

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