三足鼎立 sānzúdǐnglì tripartite balance of power Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 三 sān numeral three the number three; 3足 zú noun base the lower part of an object that provides support, such as the legs of a tripod or cauldron鼎立 dǐnglì tripartite balance to stand like the three legs of a tripod; used to describe three rival powers or forces in a state of mutual confrontation or balance