沾亲带故 — “To have ties of kinship or friendship”
沾亲带故 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have ties of kinship or friendship”. To be related by blood or marriage, or to have a personal connection through acquaintance. Literally, “To touch kin, to have acquaintances”.
沾亲带故 Pronunciation and Pinyin
沾亲带故 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 沾亲带故
What does 沾亲带故 mean?
沾亲带故 (zhān qīn dài gù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have ties of kinship or friendship”.
How do you pronounce 沾亲带故?
沾亲带故 is pronounced zhān qīn dài gù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 沾亲带故 literally mean?
Literally, 沾亲带故 means “to touch kin, to have acquaintances”. It is used to mean “to have ties of kinship or friendship”.
What is the Chinese definition of 沾亲带故?
故：故人，老友。有亲戚朋友的关系。