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沾光

HSK 7-9

zhānguāng

沾光 - to benefit indirectly; to gain from someone else's success

Explanation

fig. to benefit from association with sb or sth; reflected glory

Examples

他沾光于哥哥的名声

he benefited from his brother's reputation

这个项目让公司沾光不少

this project brought considerable benefit to the company