yuǎn​qīn​bù​rú​jìn​lín

neighbors are better than distant relatives

Senses

远亲不如近邻/ 遠親不如近鄰 yuǎn​qīn​bù​rú​jìn​lín neighbors are better than distant relatives

A close neighbor is more helpful than a relative living far away; emphasizes the value of having someone nearby to offer immediate help or support in times of need

References

see 远亲/遠親 远亲不如近邻/遠親不如近鄰