English–Chinese
“neighbor” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlín jū
Example
我的邻居很友好。wǒ de lín jū hěn yóu hǎo
My neighbor is very friendly.
How to say “neighbor” in Chinese
“Neighbor” in Chinese is 邻居 (lín jū).
People or households living close enough to share the same residential surroundings, including those in the home next door.
Example sentences with 邻居
隔壁的邻居经常帮我照看快递。gé bì de lín jū jīng cháng bāng wǒ zhào kàn kuài dì
My next-door neighbor often looks after my packages.
Tips for using 邻居
- English speakers may picture only the house next door, but everyday Chinese commonly includes residents elsewhere in the same building, row of homes, or housing complex.