Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「負衡據鼎」 for better learning.
We’re presenting the idiom 「負衡據鼎」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
It means holding a high position and shouldering heavy responsibilities.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fù héng jù dǐng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fu6 hang4 geui3 ding2
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.

