問鼎輕重 wèn dǐng qīng zhòng

try to seize power beyond one’s ability

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. to inquire whether the tripods are light or heavy (idiom); a laughable attempt to seize power

Characters

Character Meaning
問 wèn
to ask
鼎 dǐng
ancient three-legged cauldron
輕 qīng
light; easy; gentle
重 zhòng HSK 3
heavy; to attach importance to; serious