街坊 (jiē fang): 近隣

When I was little, I lived in a hutong in Beijing. The neighbors got along really well—whenever anyone made dumplings, they would send a plate to their neighbors.

After moving into a new residential complex, I gradually got to know the neighbors around me; when we go out in the morning, everyone greets each other.

Old Zhang has lived on this street for forty years. The neighbors all trust him a lot; whenever they have a problem, they ask him for help.

Yesterday a water pipe burst downstairs. The neighbors informed each other and even helped the elderly move their things to a safe place together.

Before the Spring Festival, Mom made a lot of snacks and gave them out to the neighbors, letting everyone taste her cooking.