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Meaning of 远亲不如近邻

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yuǎn qīn jìn lín (Trad.: 遠親不如近鄰)
A relative afar is less use than a close neighbor (idiom). Take whatever help is on hand, even from strangers.
Example Sentences
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Neighbor is better than a distant relative in most of the time.
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A good neighbour is better than a brother in the next village .
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There is also a similar saying in China, which says, " A distant relative is not as helpful as a near neighbor."
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An old saying goes that a near neighbor is better than a distant cousin. Having a good neighbor is lucky.
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Just as the saying goes, a near neighbor is better than a distant cousin.