举足轻重

jǔzú-qīngzhòng

to play a critical role; influential

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 舉足輕重
Dictionary entry

to play a critical role (idiom); influential

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举
足
轻
重

See it in sentences

他在公司里举足轻重。

Tā zài gōngsī lǐ jǔzú-qīngzhòng.

English

He plays a crucial role in the company.

这次谈判举足轻重。

Zhè cì tánpàn jǔzú-qīngzhòng.

English

This negotiation is of critical importance.

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举
足
轻
重

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