重於泰山,輕於鴻毛

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Chinese

more weighty than Mount Tai lighter than a wild goose feather; to be worthless
trad. (重於泰山,輕於鴻毛) 重於泰山 輕於鴻毛
simp. (重于泰山,轻于鸿毛) 重于泰山 轻于鸿毛

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重於泰山,輕於鴻毛

  1. (Some deaths are) more weighty than Mount Tai, (while others are) lighter (and less significant) than a wild goose feather.