邻里 (lín lǐ) — neighbors (as a collective); the community of neighbors
Definition
邻里 refers to neighbors as a collective group or the relations among them — broader than just the people next door. It emphasizes community bonds rather than a single person (邻居).
noun
neighbors (as a collective)the community of neighbors
Examples
- 邻里，。lín lǐ Zhī jiān yào hù xiāng bāng zhù, cái néng xiāng chǔ róng qià.Neighbors should help each other to get along harmoniously.
- 邻里，。Zhè ge shè qū de lín lǐ guān xì fēi cháng hǎo, dà jiā jīng cháng yì qǐ huó dòng.The neighborly relations in this community are very good; everyone often does activities together.
- 邻里。lín lǐ Hé mù shì jiàn shè xìng fú shè qū de jī chǔ.Harmony among neighbors is the foundation for building a happy community.
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