zhān​guāng HSK7

to benefit by association

  • created reference approved 沾光 → 叨光 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沾光 zhān​guāng

    叨光 tāo​guāng

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 沾光 · zhān​guāng · to benefit by association — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沾光

    zhān​guāng

    to benefit by association

    To benefit from a relationship with another person or thing; to enjoy reflected glory. Often used as a polite way to express gratitude for a favor or advantage

    沾, 光

    沾 (literal) → 沾 · zhān · to benefit 光 (literal) → 光 · guāng · benefit

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 沾光 · zhān​guāng · to have luster — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沾光

    zhān​guāng

    to have luster

    (literary) To be glossy or have a sheen

    沾 (literal) → 沾 · zhān · to moisten 光 (literal) → 光 · guāng · smooth

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