沾亲带故 zhānqīndàigù connected by family or friendship Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 沾亲 沾親 zhānqīn to be related to have some degree of kinship or family relationship带 帶 dài verb to show to show; to bear a look; to contain or involve, such as having a specific expression, flavor, or tone故 gù friend (bound form) old friend; acquaintance