舉足輕重 jǔ zú qīng zhòng

influential; to play a critical role (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. influential
  2. 2. to play a critical role (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
舉 jǔ
to raise; to lift; to hold up
足 zú HSK 2
to be sufficient; foot; ample
輕 qīng
light; easy; gentle
重 zhòng HSK 3
heavy; to attach importance to; serious