bán anh em xa mua láng giềng gần
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A proverb suggesting that helpful neighbors are more valuable in emergencies than relatives who live far away.
vi Mọi người thường nói bán anh em xa mua láng giềng gần để nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của hàng xóm.
en People often say a near neighbor is better than a distant relative to emphasize the importance of neighbors.