What does 举足轻重 mean in Chinese?

举足轻重 (jǔ zú qīng zhòng) means "to play a critical role (idiom); influential" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 举足轻重?

举足轻重 is pronounced "jǔ zú qīng zhòng" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 4 syllables.

What HSK level is 举足轻重?

举足轻重 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 举足轻重?

举足轻重 is made up of the characters 举, 足, 轻, 重. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

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举足轻重 (jǔ zú qīng zhòng), to play a critical role (idiom)

举足轻重

jǔ zú qīng zhòng

to play a critical role (idiom); influential

verbidiom

Traditional: 舉足輕重

Characters in This Word

举足轻重

Definitions

(verb, idiom) to play a critical role (idiom)
influential

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Related Words

作用(zuò yòng)· to act on

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充当(chōng dāng)· to serve as

→

一席之地(yī xí zhī dì)· (acknowledged) place

→

主演(zhǔ yǎn)· to act the leading role (in a movie or a play)

→

HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

举足轻重

jǔ zú qīng zhòng

to play a critical role (idiom); influential

verbidiom

Traditional: 舉足輕重

Characters in This Word

举足轻重

Definitions

(verb, idiom) to play a critical role (idiom)
influential

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Related Words

作用(zuò yòng)· to act on

→

充当(chōng dāng)· to serve as

→

一席之地(yī xí zhī dì)· (acknowledged) place

→

主演(zhǔ yǎn)· to act the leading role (in a movie or a play)

→

HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.