远亲不如近邻(yuǎn qīn bù rú jìn lín)

远亲不如近邻(yuǎn qīn bù rú jìn lín)

English Translation:“Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors.”

Meaning:
It’s better to rely on nearby neighbors than distant relatives. This proverb emphasizes the importance of proximity in times of need.

Example:
在困难时，我宁愿找邻居帮忙，远亲不如近邻。
(In times of difficulty, I would rather ask my neighbors for help—“distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors.”)