- 举足轻重
- jǔzúqīngzhònghold the balance; prove decisive* * *decisive; hold the balance* * *hold the balance* * *jǔ zú qīng zhòngv. prove effective* * *ju3 zu2 qing1 zhong4a foot's move sways the balance (idiom); to hold the balance of power, to play the decisive role* * *举足轻重jǔ zú qīng zhòngplay a decisive role; carry a big weight in; carry weight; hold the balance; One's move greatly affects the general condition.; prove decisive; tip the scales:举足轻重的地位 decisive position;举足轻重的力量 decisive force* * *舉足輕重|举足轻重 [jǔ zú qīng zhòng] ► a foot's move sways the balance (idiom); to hold the balance of power ► to play the decisive role
Chinese-English dictionary. Academic. 2013.