近水楼台先得月 jìn shuǐ lóu tái xiān dé yuè

get first chance by being close; insider gain

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 95378th word

Definitions

  1. 1. the pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first (idiom)
  2. 2. to benefit from intimacy with an influential person

Characters

Character Meaning
near; close to; approximately
water; liquid; beverage
floor; storied building; house with more than 1 story
platform; stage; stand
first; in advance; early
link verb to result or degree; to get; must
month; moon; monthly