wèn​dǐng​qīng​zhòng

to harbor an ambition to seize supreme power

Senses

问鼎轻重/ 問鼎輕重 wèn​dǐng​qīng​zhòng to harbor an ambition to seize supreme power

literally meaning to inquire whether the ritual tripods (symbols of state power) are light or heavy; refers to an ambitious attempt to seize supreme power or challenge the current ruler

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