Definition
无足轻重 is a four-character idiom meaning 'not worth mentioning; insignificant'. It often describes a person, role, or matter that has no real influence or importance. You can use it as a predicate (e.g., 这件事无足轻重) or as an attributive (e.g., 一个无足轻重的角色). The literal meaning is 'not sufficient to affect weight'—the image is that something is so light it doesn't tip the scales.
f.e.
unimportantinsignificantof no consequence
Examples
- 无足轻重。Zhège wèntí duì zhěnggè jìhuà lái shuō mó.This issue is insignificant for the entire plan.
- 无足轻重。Tā zài gōngsī lǐ zhǐ shì gè mó de xiǎo zhíyuán.He is just an insignificant junior employee in the company.
- 无足轻重。Bié bǎ shíjiān huā zài zhèxiē mó de shìqíng shàng.Don't waste time on these trivial matters.
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