Chinese · Family & People
邻居
línjū
Neighbor
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who lives next to or near you.
Example
我们的邻居很热情。
Our neighbors are very warm-hearted.
Etymology
邻居 (línjū) is composed of '邻' (lín), meaning 'neighbor', and '居' (jū), meaning 'to reside', portraying the cultural value placed on community and interpersonal relationships.
How & Where It’s Used
邻居 is often used in informal spoken language and everyday discussions about community dynamics, widely recognized across urban and rural regions.