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邻居好,赛金宝

lín jū hǎo, sài jīn bǎo
A good neighbor is worth more than gold.

A good neighbor is better than a gold treasure.

Having a kind and helpful neighbor is more valuable than any...

Having a kind and helpful neighbor is more valuable than any material wealth. It emphasizes the priceless nature of good community relationships.

In traditional Chinese society, neighbors were like extended family, sharing joys and sorrows. This saying celebrates the moral and practical value of neighborly kindness.

Someone might say this when their neighbor brings over homemade food during a difficult time, and they feel deeply grateful.

This saying reinforces the cultural ideal of community solidarity and mutual support. It signals that human connections are more precious than money, and that investing in neighborly relationships is a wise choice.

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