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Chinese dictionary
v.benefit from association with somebody or something; gain an advantage by association
这都是跟着你沾光。
This is all down to you, really.
如今，美国也为印度提供了免费沾光的机会。
America is today offering India a free ride on its coat-tails.
我们工厂每周放电影，附近小孩都沾光。
Kids in the neighbourhood enjoy the chance of seeing our factory's weekly film.
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Word usage
- Separable word"沾" and "光" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他沾了孩子的光。
He gained some advantages of his children.
我可没有沾过他的光。
I haven't profited from my relationship with him.
即使他发了大财，咱们也沾不了光。
Even if he makes a lot of money, we won't gain any advantages.