an afar off relative is not as helpful as a near neighbor.; a distant relative is not as good as a near neighbor.; a near neighbor is better than a distant cousin.; a neighbor that is near is better than a brother far off.; the neighbors to whom we bid good day are better than kinsfolk far away
远亲 distant relative; remote kinsfolk 在这个小镇上我有一个远亲。 i have a distant relative in this small town
近邻 near neighbour; neighbour; close neighbour 中国和日本是一衣带水的近邻。 china and japan are close neighbours separated only by a strip of water. 远亲不如近邻。 a good neighbour is better than a brother far off
不如 1.(比不上) not equal to; not as good as; inferior to; cannot do better than 我的英语学得不如他好。 my english is not as good as his. 论手巧, 一般人都不如她。 few can equal [compare with] her in manual dexterity.2.(还是) had better; would rather; it would be better to 困时看书不如睡醒后再看。 it would be better to read after nap when you are sleepy in reading
六亲不和 all one's relatives are not on harmonious terms
六亲不认 not to recognize one's own closest relatives; a man who disdains to recognize his kinsmen ; disown all one's relatives and friends; disown one's close [own] relatives; leave one's own relative in the lurch; refuse to acknowledge one's relations
A distant relative is not as good as a near neighbour . 远亲不如近邻。
A tall young woman who called herself miss li beckoned me with encouraging words to face my new classmates 所谓"远亲不如近邻" ,我常希望找个机会和您沟通。
The street - space provides more chance for people to communicate with each other , which indicates that people have more interest in the activities of each other 所谓“远亲不如近邻” ,街巷这样?种城市空间给邻里交往提供了极大的可能性。事实表明,人们对街道本身形形色色的人的活动有更大的兴趣。
If fellow residents know one another well , there will be more mutual help and understanding among them , and many problems can be averted . the comfort of home will expand into the neighbourhood when you meet acquaintances everywhere around where you live 俗语有云:远亲不如近邻,如果跟邻居关系融洽,日常生活就能互相照应谅解,进而免除许多不必要的问题和纠纷。