邻居

lín jū

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Common

Definitions

1. neighbor
2. next door

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

“邻居” is a noun meaning neighbor(s); do not confuse with “邻近” (adjective/verb meaning adjacent).

Example Sentences

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我的邻居是一位老师。

My neighbor is a teacher.

爷爷正在和邻居下象棋。

Grandpa is playing Chinese chess with the neighbor.

我经常去邻居家串门。

I often drop by my neighbor's house.

他因为杀害邻居而被判刑。

He was sentenced for murdering his neighbor.

我每天跟邻居打招呼。

I greet my neighbor every day.

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Words Containing 邻居

隔壁邻居

gé bì lín jū

next-door neighbor

Child Words of 邻居

居

jī

(archaic) sentence-final particle expressing a doubting attitude

to reside

neighbor

邻居