Definition
This is a chengyu (four-character idiom) that describes neighbors or community members watching out for one another and offering help when needed. It conveys a spirit of mutual care and solidarity, often used in positive contexts like community life, disaster relief, or social harmony.
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(chengyu) to help and protect each othermutual assistance and support (within a community)
Examples
- ，守望相助，。Zài zhège shèqū lǐ, jūmínmen shǒu wàng xiāng zhù, guānxì fēicháng róngqià.In this community, residents help and protect each other, and their relationships are very harmonious.
- ，守望相助，。Dìzhèn fāshēng hòu, dàjiā shǒu wàng xiāng zhù, gòng dù nánguān.After the earthquake struck, everyone helped each other to get through the difficulty.
- 守望相助，。Línlǐ zhījiān yīnggāi shǒu wàng xiāng zhù, zhèyàng shēnghuó cái huì gèng ānquán.Neighbors should help and protect each other; only then will life be safer.
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