zhān​qīn

to be related

  • created sense approved 沾亲/沾親 · zhān​qīn · to be related — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沾亲 / 沾親

    zhān​qīn

    to be related

    to have some degree of kinship or family relationship

    沾 (literal) → 沾 · zhān · to have 亲 (literal) → 亲/親 · qīn · close

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  • created sense approved 沾亲/沾親 · zhān​qīn · to benefit by association — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沾亲 / 沾親

    zhān​qīn

    to benefit by association

    to share in or rub off some glory or benefits onto friends and relatives

    沾 (literal) → 沾 · zhān · to benefit 亲 (literal) → 亲/親 · qīn · close

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