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近水楼台
近水樓臺
jìnshuǐlóutái
1. lit. a pavilion near the water (idiom); fig. using one's proximity to the powerful to obtain favor

Character Breakdown

近
jìn
to approach; near, close; intimate
HSK 2 7 丶
水
shuǐ
water, liquid, lotion, juice
HSK 1 4 丶
楼
lóu
multi-story building; floor
HSK 3 13 丶
台
tái
platform; unit; term of address
HSK 4 5 丶

Compound Words (1)

近水楼台先得月
jìnshuǐlóutáixiāndéyuè
the pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first (idiom)

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