Word data
HSK
Not in HSK
FREQUENCY
Unknown
近水樓臺先得月 jìn shuǐ lóu tái xiān dé yuè
gain advantage from being close to power
Word data
| HSK | Not in HSK |
| Frequency | Unknown |
Definitions
- 1. the pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first (idiom)
- 2. to benefit from intimacy with an influential person
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near; close to; approximately
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water; liquid; beverage
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floor; storied building; house with more than 1 story
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platform; stage; stand
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first; in advance; early
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link verb to result or degree; to get; must
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month; moon; monthly
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