挑大梁 in English tiao3 da4 liang2 Meaning

Meanings

• to play a leading role
• to bear a heavy responsibility

Pinyin

tiao3 da4 liang2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

挑tiao1to carry on a shoulder pole 大da4big 梁liang2Liang Dynasty (502-557)