问鼎轻重 wèn dǐng qīng zhòng

to vie for power; seek to seize the throne

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
问 wèn HSK 2
to ask
鼎 dǐng
ancient three-legged cauldron
轻 qīng HSK 3
light; easy; gentle
重 zhòng HSK 3
heavy; to attach importance to; serious