大樹底下好乘涼
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lit. under a big tree the shade is plentiful (idiom)
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fig. to benefit by proximity to an influential person
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Saying俗语俗語
Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use
- Literally
- it's good to enjoy the cool beneath a big tree
- Meaning
- Having a powerful patron or backer makes things easy. Often said with a hint of cynicism about relying on connections.
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