Definition
邻里 refers to the social concept of neighbors as a collective, emphasizing the mutual relationships and community among people living nearby. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe neighborly interactions, harmony, or mutual aid, distinct from the physical area (社区 or 小区). Common collocations include 邻里关系 (neighborly relations) and 邻里之间 (among neighbors).
n.
neighbors (as a collective)the community of neighbors
Examples
- 邻里，。lín lǐ zhījiān yào hùxiāng bāngzhù, cáinéng xiāngchǔ róngqià.Neighbors should help each other to get along harmoniously.
- 邻里，。Zhège shèqū de lín lǐ guānxì fēicháng hǎo, dàjiā jīngcháng yìqǐ huódòng.The neighborly relations in this community are very good; everyone often does activities together.
- 邻里。lín lǐ hémù shì jiànshè xìngfú shèqū de jīchǔ.Harmony among neighbors is the foundation for building a happy community.
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