三足鼎

sānzúdǐng ㄙㄢ ㄗㄨˊ ㄉㄧㄥˇ

    • three forces standing side by side in balance
    • tripartite balance of power

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Idiom惯用语 · Widely known

Literally
a three-legged tripod cauldron
Meaning
Three forces standing side by side in balance, like the three legs of an ancient cauldron. Often used of rival powers, as in 三足鼎立.

Words with 三足鼎

Starting with 三足鼎

  • 三足鼎立 sānzúdǐnglì form a tripartite balance of power

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