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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.play a leading role; play a pivotal role
挑大梁的演员们
actors playing the leading role
美国队把新人们放在“挑大梁”的位置上。
The America team put the new players in key positions on the team.
- 2
v.metaplay an important part/role; shoulder a heavy responsibility or a demanding task
小字辈们挑大梁。
Young people have shouldered heavy responsibility.
Word usage
- Note"挑" cannot be pronounced as "tiāo" in "挑大梁".