Definition
沾光 is a separable verb meaning 'to benefit from someone else's success or resources'. It's often used with 了 or 点儿 inserted (沾了光, 沾点儿光). The sibling 沾 alone means 'to touch / get on' and is not a synonym for the whole phrase.
verb
to benefit from association with someone and get benefit from itto enjoy reflected glory
Examples
- ，。Zhè cì tā píng shàng yōuxiù, wánquán shì zhān le shīfu de guāng.He got the 'excellent' rating this time entirely because of his master's reputation.
- 沾光，。Bié zǒng xiǎngzhe zhān guāng, zìjǐ nǔlì cái kàopǔ.Don't always try to ride on others' coattails — hard work yourself is what counts.
- ，。Tā qǐngkè, wǒ yě qù zhān diǎnr guāng.He's treating, so I'll go and get some benefit out of it.
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