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March 24, 2026
隔壁gébì(ge2bi4)
隔壁 (ge2 bi4) refers to the space or area directly next to one's own, commonly used to describe a neighbor or neighboring house. It can denote both physical proximity and social relationships with those living nearby, making it relevant in discussions about community and interactions.
Frequency#3199DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, relationships with neighbors are often emphasized, with a strong sense of community. Knowing your 隔壁 can facilitate social interactions and mutual support, especially in urban areas.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wall that separates your house from your neighbor's. The character 隔 (ge2) means 'to separate' and 壁 (bi4) means 'wall,' which can help you remember that 隔壁 is about what lies next to or beyond that wall.
Meanings of 隔壁
gébì(ge2bi4)
1next door
2neighbor
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隔壁Simplified
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处所词locative noun (loc.)Part of Speech
#3199Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 隔壁
Quick Contrast
邻居 (línjū) refers specifically to a neighbor as a person, while 隔壁 (gébì) emphasizes the physical space next to one's own.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wall that separates your house from your neighbor's. The character 隔 (ge2) means 'to separate' and 壁 (bi4) means 'wall,' which can help you remember that 隔壁 is about what lies next to or beyond that wall.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of tone when pronouncing 隔壁, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. It is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts but is more prevalent in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '隔壁邻居' (neighbor next door) and '隔壁的房子' (the house next door).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 隔壁 connects to other vocabulary related to community and relationships, such as 邻居 (neighbor) and 旁边 (beside). Focus on using it in different contexts, such as describing relationships or asking about someone's neighbors.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, relationships with neighbors are often emphasized, with a strong sense of community. Knowing your 隔壁 can facilitate social interactions and mutual support, especially in urban areas.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 隔壁 with 旁边 (beside), using them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我住在旁边的房子' (I live in the beside house) should be corrected to '我住在隔壁的房子.'
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Grammar Patterns of 隔壁
隔壁 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Mistress Chen hastened in from the next room to drum her fists lightly on his back.
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隔壁房间传来的喧闹声把孩子弄醒了.
gé bì fáng jiān chuán lái de xuān nào shēng bǎ hái zǐ nòng xǐng le.
The sounds from the next room woke up the child.
Cultural Notes for 隔壁
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, relationships with neighbors are often emphasized, with a strong sense of community. Knowing your 隔壁 can facilitate social interactions and mutual support, especially in urban areas.
Frequently Asked Questions about 隔壁
You can say, '我的隔壁是个很友好的邻居。' (My neighbor next door is very friendly.)
Yes, 隔壁 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more frequently heard in casual conversations.
隔壁 specifically refers to the next door neighbor or the house next door, while 邻居 refers more generally to neighbors.
