The pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first; to be favorably positioned to benefit from intimacy with an influential person or proximity to a resource.

(idiom) a pavilion near the water; used to describe a favorable position or environment that allows someone to gain an advantage or benefits before others; often used as an abbreviation for [[近水楼台先得月|近水樓臺先得月|jin4 shui3 lou2 tai2 xian1 de2 yue4]]

towers and pavilions; a general term for elaborate Chinese garden buildings used for rest and viewing scenery

(idiom) a tall building rising from level ground; an achievement or business built from the ground up without any prior foundation