問鼎輕重

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lit. to inquire whether the tripods are light or heavy (idiom); a laughable attempt to seize power

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to inquire whether the tripods are light or heavy (idiom); a laughable attempt to seize power

Written Forms

問鼎輕重Traditional · Main Form
问鼎轻重Alternate Form

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