This flashcard introduces the phrase '借光' (jiè guāng) or '沾光' (zhān guāng), meaning to benefit from association with someone else, like 'riding on someone's coat tails'.
借光［沾光］ jiè ɡuānɡ
| 正面 | 借光［沾光］ jiè ɡuānɡ |
|---|---|
| 背面 | as the result of one's friendship with someone who is well liked or respective, and not as the result of one's own abilities or qualities; (riding) on someone's coat tails: |
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