长缨

chángyīng

长缨 — chángyīng

1. a long tassel or cord attached to a weapon (e.g. spear, halberd); a decorative or functional long cord

   长缨随风飘动，显得格外威武。 chángyīng suífēngpiāo dòng xiǎnde géwài wēiwǔ — The long tassel fluttered in the wind, making it look especially imposing.

2. figurative: the means or leverage to control someone or something; having decisive influence or the decisive instrument

   如今手握长缨，天下大事便可左右。 rújīn shǒuwò chángyīng tiānxiàdàshì biàn kě zuǒyòu — Now holding the long tassel, one can influence the great affairs of the realm.