四邻 (sì lín) — one's neighbors; neighboring areas

Definition

Examples

• 他的四邻都很友善。
  Tā de sì lín dōu hěn yǒu shàn.
  His neighbors are all very friendly.
• 这件事惊动了四邻。
  Zhè jiàn shì jīng dòng le sì lín.
  This matter alarmed the neighbors.
• 四邻八舍都来帮忙。
  sì lín Bā shè dōu lái bāng máng.
  All the neighbors came to help.