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隔壁
gébì
Description
“隔壁”是指跟你家挨着的那一间房子或那一家人，中间只隔着一堵墙。
"隔壁" refers to the house or family next door, separated from yours by only a wall.
Meanings
隔壁gébì
next door; the neighboring house or room
我住在他家隔壁。
I live next door to his house.
隔壁gébì
the neighbor next door (person)
隔壁很热情，常常帮我们。
The neighbors are very kind and often help us.
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Notes
- Etymology
隔 (to separate) + 壁 (wall), literally 'separated only by a wall'.
- Nuance
隔壁 means immediately adjacent; 邻居 is a broader word for any neighbor.
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