人微言轻 insignificant person, weak voice
Explanation
人微言轻指的是社会地位低，说话没有分量，不受重视。这个成语体现了社会地位对言论影响的现实，也反映了古代社会等级森严的现象。
"Rén wēi yán qīng" means that because of a low social status, one has little influence and one's words are not taken seriously. This idiom reflects the reality that social status affects the impact of speech and also reflects the strict hierarchy of ancient society.
Origin Story
春秋时期，齐国有个名叫庄公的国君，他有个臣子叫晏婴，以其智慧和才能而闻名于世。一次，齐国遭到外敌入侵，形势危急。当时，齐国有个庶出的公子，名叫穰苴，虽然才华横溢，但却因为出身卑微，一直被埋没，人微言轻。但晏婴慧眼识珠，向庄公推荐了穰苴，庄公考虑到国家存亡之际，便任命穰苴为将。但庄公却担心穰苴地位低下，难以服众，于是就派了一个权臣作为监军，监督穰苴。穰苴到任后，却丝毫没有因为受到监军的掣肘而有所顾忌。他当机立断，先杀掉了这个傲慢的监军，以儆效尤，树立了威信，然后整军备战，最终取得了战争的胜利。这次战役，穰苴因功被封为大司马。这个故事说明，即使人微言轻，只要有才能，只要有胆识，就能有所作为。
During the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a monarch of the Qi state named Duke Zhuang. He had a minister named Yan Ying, known for his wisdom and talent. Once, the Qi state was invaded by an external enemy, and the situation was critical. At that time, there was an illegitimate prince in the Qi state named Rang Ju, who, although extraordinarily talented, had always been neglected and insignificant due to his humble background. But Yan Ying recognized his talents and recommended Rang Ju to Duke Zhuang. Duke Zhuang, considering the survival of the state, appointed Rang Ju as a general. But Duke Zhuang worried that Rang Ju's low status would make it difficult for him to convince the people, so he sent a powerful minister as a military inspector to supervise Rang Ju. After taking office, Rang Ju was not at all affected by the military inspector's influence. He decisively killed the arrogant military inspector to deter others and establish his prestige, then prepared the army for war, and ultimately won the war. For his merits in this war, Rang Ju was appointed as Grand Marshal. This story shows that even if one is insignificant and without influence, one can still make a difference if one is talented and courageous.
Usage
人微言轻通常作谓语、宾语、定语使用。例句：他虽然人微言轻，但他的话却很有道理。
"Rén wēi yán qīng" is usually used as a predicate, object, or attributive. Example: Although he is insignificant, what he says is very reasonable.
Examples
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他为人谦和，人微言轻，在公司里没什么发言权。
ta wei ren qianhe, ren wei yan qing, zai gongsi li mei shenme fayanyanquan.
He is humble and low-key, so he doesn't have much say in the company.
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虽然他职位不高，人微言轻，但他的建议却很受重视。
suiran ta zhiwei bu gao, ren wei yan qing, dan ta de jianyi que hen shou zhongshi
Although he is in a low position and his words carry little weight, his suggestions are still highly valued.