The advantages of the Nongtang life lie in the good neighborhoodrelationship, " good neighbors are more helpful than far away relatives" proved to be true in Shanghai.
它的优点是这里的生活富于邻里感，邻居相互帮助，“ 远亲不如近邻”在这里最能体现。
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The origin of this system was affected by the spirit of focusing on consolidating the clan family interest, dealing with the neighborhoodrelationship, and levying some taxes.
But while explicitly designated groups might make great sense for co-workers, or a family, or even a neighborhood, not every relationship fits neatly into a group.