问鼎轻重
wèn​dǐng​qīng​zhòng

to harbor an ambition to seize supreme power

  • created sense approved 问鼎轻重/問鼎輕重 · wèn​dǐng​qīng​zhòng · to harbor an ambition to seize supreme power — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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

    问鼎 (literal) → 问鼎/問鼎 · wèn​dǐng · to seek the throne 轻重 (literal) → 轻重/輕重 · qīng​zhòng · weight

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    created sense