qīng
zhòng

idiom
common

Meaning of 举足轻重

举足轻重 means hold the balance; play a decisive/crucial/pivotal role. Pronounced jǔ zú qīng zhòng.

  • hold the balance; play a decisive/crucial/pivotal role

Definitions & Examples

Zuò
wéi
zhǔ
yào
gōng
yīng
shāng
 
gāi
gōng
zài
háng
zhōng
qīng
zhòng
 

As a major supplier, this company plays a pivotal role in the industry.

de
piào
zài
shì
jūn
de
xuǎn
zhōng
qīng
zhòng
 

His vote holds the balance in a neck-and-neck election.

Zhè
xiàng
guān
jiàn
shù
zài
xiàng
qīng
zhòng
 
néng
chū
rèn
chā
cuò
 

This key technology is crucial in the project; no mistakes can be allowed.