粵

沾zim1光gwong1

zim1 gwong1zhān guāng

English

  1. to bask in the light
  2. fig. to benefit from association with sb or sth
  3. reflected glory
  4. enjoying benefits and privilege due to others

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 因為其他人而連帶享受到光彩同埋利益

Examples

  • 如果你贏到呢個比賽,我就可以沾光去慶功喇!

    If you can win this contest, I can attend and enjoy your celebration dinner as well!

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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