沾光 meaning and pronunciation

沾光
Simplified/traditional word

沾光 English definition

zhān guāng
  • to bask in the light
  • fig. to benefit from association with sb or sth
  • reflected glory

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  • 沾 (zhān): to moisten; to be infected by; to receive benefit or advantage through a contact; to touch;
  • 光 (guāng): light; ray; CL:道[dao4]; bright; only; merely; to use up;