The Chinese word 邻居 refers to a neighbor or neighbors in a residential area. It is used to describe people who live in close proximity to each other, typically in the same building or on the same street. In Chinese culture, having good relations with one’s neighbors is considered important, and the term 邻居 is often used to refer to people who are not just physically close, but also socially connected. The concept of 邻居 is deeply ingrained in Chinese society, and it is often used in idiomatic expressions and proverbs that emphasize the importance of community and mutual support.
Translation
Noun: neighbour
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们的邻居很友好 | wǒmen de línjū hěn yǒuhǎo | Our neighbors are very friendly |
| 我们的邻居家有两只狗 | wǒmen de línjū jiā yǒu liǎng zhī gǒu | Our neighbors have two dogs |
| 我们的邻居经常帮助我们 | wǒmen de línjū jīngcháng bāngzhù wǒmen | Our neighbors often help us |
| 那个邻居的孩子很聪明 | nàgè línjū de háizi hěn cōngmíng | That neighbor’s child is very smart |
| 我们的邻居最近搬走了 | wǒmen de línjū zuìjìn bānzǒule | Our neighbors recently moved out |
| 邻居之间应该互相尊重 | línjū zhījiān yīnggāi hùxiāng zūnzhòng | Neighbors should respect each other |
| 我们的邻居喜欢在花园里种花 | wǒmen de línjū xǐhuān zài huāyuán lǐ zhòng huā | Our neighbors like to plant flowers in their garden |
| 我们的邻居家有一个游泳池 | wǒmen de línjū jiā yǒu yīgè yóuyǒngchí | Our neighbors have a swimming pool |
HSK
邻居 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 5.
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