







秉轴持钧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hold a pivotal position of power or influence”. To be at the core of decision-making or management. Literally, “hold the axis, grasp the potter's wheel”.

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Open the tool →秉轴持钧 (bǐng zhóu chí jūn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hold a pivotal position of power or influence”.
秉轴持钧 is pronounced bǐng zhóu chí jūn in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 秉轴持钧 means “hold the axis, grasp the potter's wheel”. It is used to mean “to hold a pivotal position of power or influence”.
秉:执持;轴:中心,枢纽;持:握;钧:古代制作陶器所用的转轮。比喻官居要职,执掌政权或处于中心或关键位置