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问鼎
wèn​dǐng

aim for first

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 问鼎轻重 wèn​dǐng​qīng​zhòng ambitious challenge
    lit. to inquire whether the tripods are light or heavy (idiom); to harbor ambitions for the throne or a laughable attempt to seize power
  • 问鼎中原 wèn​dǐng Zhōng​yuán vying for power
    to plan to seize power of the whole country