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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「街坊鄰裏」 and its usage.

Today, we explore the idiom 「街坊鄰裏」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

Neighbor: neighbor. Refers to people who live nearby. Also known as “neighbors”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiē fāng lín lǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gaai1 fong1 leun4 leui5

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.