Word information
Simplified举足轻重
Traditional舉足輕重
Pinyinjǔzú-qīngzhòng
Part of speechv
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.06
Chinese word dictionary
举足轻重
jǔzú-qīngzhòng · to play a critical role (idiom); influential
Character breakdown
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