沾亲带友 — “To have a network of relatives and friends”
沾亲带友 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a network of relatives and friends”. To be connected through family and friendships, often implying the use of these connections. Literally, “To be related by kinship and have friends”.
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沾亲带友 Pronunciation and Pinyin
沾亲带友 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 沾亲带友
他这次能拿到这个项目，多半是因为沾亲带友的关系。
He was able to secure this project, largely due to his connections with relatives and friends.
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Synonyms of 沾亲带友
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- zhān沾zhān沾zì自mǎn满complacently self-satisfied
- zhān沾zhān沾zì自xuàn衒smugly self-flaunting
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- zhān沾ní泥dài带shuǐ水long-winded or indecisive
- zhān沾gài溉hòu后rén人benefit future generations
- zhān沾huā花rě惹cǎo草to have illicit love affairs
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What does 沾亲带友 mean?
沾亲带友 (zhān qīn dài yǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a network of relatives and friends”.
How do you pronounce 沾亲带友?
沾亲带友 is pronounced zhān qīn dài yǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 沾亲带友 literally mean?
Literally, 沾亲带友 means “to be related by kinship and have friends”. It is used to mean “to have a network of relatives and friends”.
What is the Chinese definition of 沾亲带友?
有亲戚朋友的关系。