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Result One's 借光[沾光] Jiè ɡuānɡ Friendship Respective Abilities Qualities

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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