geoi2 zuk1 hing1 cung5舉足輕重举足轻重

Jyutpinggeoi2 zuk1 hing1 cung5

Yalegéui jūk hīng chúngh

Definition

To play a decisive role; to hold an important position or carry great influence.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and literary tone, often appearing in news reports, political commentary, or professional settings. While it describes someone or something with significant influence, it is rarely used in casual, everyday small talk between friends. Using it in a very informal context can make the speaker sound overly dramatic or like they are reading from a script.

Examples

ni1 go3 kyut3 ding6 deoi3 gung1 si1 lai4 gong2 geoi2 zuk1 hing1 cung5

呢個決定對公司嚟講舉足輕重。

This decision is of decisive importance to the company.

keoi5 hai2 hong4 noi6 dei6 wai6 geoi2 zuk1 hing1 cung5 mou5 jan4 gam2 dak1 zeoi6

佢喺行內地位舉足輕重，冇人敢得罪。

He holds a pivotal position in the industry, and no one dares to offend him.

Common phrases

geoi2 zuk1 hing1 cung5 ge3 jan4 mat2

舉足輕重嘅人物

a pivotal figure

dei6 wai6 geoi2 zuk1 hing1 cung5

地位舉足輕重

to hold a decisive position

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use it to describe physical weight or literal heaviness, but it exclusively refers to metaphorical influence, importance, or power.