jǔ举liftzú足footqīng轻lightzhòng重heavy
To carry considerable weight; to play a critical role.
Literal meaning
lift (举) — foot (足) — light (轻) — heavy (重)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing something that has significant influence or importance.
Examples
Tā他zài在gōng公sī司lǐ里jǔ举zú足qīng轻zhòng重，tā他de的yì意jiàn见hěn很zhòng重yào要。
He carries considerable weight in the company, and his opinion is very important.
Zhè这ge个jué决dìng定duì对gōng公sī司de的wèi未lái来jǔ举zú足qīng轻zhòng重。
This decision is critical to the company's future.
Usage & nuances
Highlights the importance and influence of someone or something.
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