Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
Chinese to English Dictionary
举足轻重
Idiomjǔ zú qīng zhòng
Description
这个成语用来说一个人或者一件事非常重要，能影响到整个结果。
This idiom is used to say that a person or a matter is very important and can influence the entire outcome.
我们常说某人在公司里举足轻重，意思是他很有份量。
We often say someone is 举足轻重 in the company, meaning they are very influential.
Meanings
举足轻重jǔ zú qīng zhòng
of decisive importance; playing a crucial role
他在球队里举足轻重。
He plays a key role in the team.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
literally "lift a foot and it tips the balance" — one move decides the outcome.
- Nuance
usually describes a person, role, or factor whose weight can sway a whole situation.
Images