Definitions

1. 1. the pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first (idiom)
2. 2. to benefit from intimacy with an influential person

Components

• 近水楼台 jìn shuǐ lóu tái – lit. a pavilion near the water (idiom); fig. using one's proximity to the powerful to obtain favor
• 先 xiān – first
• 得 dé – to obtain
• 月 yuè – moon