جِيرَة
جِيرَة 30秒了解
- Jeera is the abstract noun for neighborliness and the social bond between neighbors.
- It comes from the root J-W-R, relating to adjacency and protection.
- Culturally, it carries significant moral and religious weight in the Arab world.
- Commonly used in phrases like 'Husnu al-Jeera' (good neighborliness).
The Arabic word جِيرَة (jeera) is a profound and multi-layered term that transcends the simple English concept of 'neighborhood.' While in English, a neighborhood often refers to a geographical area, jeera describes the abstract state of being neighbors and the intricate web of social, ethical, and religious bonds that result from living in proximity. It is derived from the root ج-و-ر (j-w-r), which relates to being adjacent or seeking protection. In the Arab world, jeera is considered a sacred bond, often elevated to a level of importance similar to kinship. When someone speaks of 'good neighborliness' (حُسْنُ الجِيرَة), they are referring to a commitment to mutual support, protection of privacy, and a shared responsibility for the well-being of those living nearby.
- Sociological Significance
- In traditional and modern Arab societies, the concept of jeera acts as an informal social security system. It implies that a neighbor has a right over you, and you over them, which includes sharing food, offering help during illness, and maintaining the security of the street. This isn't just polite behavior; it is a cultural pillar.
العَرَبُ يُقَدِّرُونَ حُقُوقَ الجِيرَةِ تَقْدِيراً عَالِياً فِي حَيَاتِهِمُ اليَوْمِيَّةِ. (Arabs value the rights of neighborliness highly in their daily lives.)
You will encounter this word most frequently in contexts involving social ethics, legal disputes regarding property boundaries, or when people are reminiscing about the 'old days' where the jeera was stronger than it is in modern, anonymous apartment blocks. It is a word of warmth and duty. If someone says, 'Between us is a jeera,' they are reminding you of a long-standing relationship that demands respect and forbids betrayal. It is the invisible contract that turns a stranger living next door into a member of the extended family.
- Religious Connection
- In Islamic tradition, the Prophet Muhammad emphasized the rights of the neighbor so much that his companions thought the neighbor might be given a share in the inheritance. This religious weight gives jeera a moral dimension that is often absent in purely secular definitions of residency.
كَانَتْ الجِيرَةُ قَدِيماً تَعْنِي أَنَّ بَيْتَ جَارِكَ هُوَ بَيْتُكَ. (Neighborliness in the past meant that your neighbor's house was your house.)
Using جِيرَة correctly requires understanding its role as a noun of relationship. It is often the subject or object of sentences describing the quality of a living situation. Because it is a feminine noun, any adjectives modifying it must also be feminine (e.g., jeera tayyiba - good neighborliness). One of the most common ways to use it is in the possessive construction (Idafa), such as حَقُّ الجِيرَةِ (the right of neighborliness).
- Common Construction
- Usage: [Quality] + al-Jeera. Example: Husnu al-jeera (Good neighborliness) or Su'u al-jeera (Bad neighborliness). This is the standard way to evaluate the social atmosphere of a street or building.
نَحْنُ نَعْتَزُّ بِهَذِهِ الجِيرَةِ الطَّوِيلَةِ الَّتِي بَيْنَنَا. (We take pride in this long relationship of being neighbors that is between us.)
In a formal or literary context, you might see jeera used to describe the state of seeking refuge or protection, as in 'the jeera of the tribe.' However, in modern Standard Arabic (MSA), it almost exclusively refers to the residential bond. You can use it when moving to a new house: 'I hope we have a good jeera with you' (atamanna lana jeeratan tayyibatan ma'akum). It is more formal and poetic than simply saying 'neighbors' (jiran).
تُعْتَبَرُ الجِيرَةُ الصَّالِحَةُ كَنْزاً لا يَفْنَى. (Good neighborliness is considered an inexhaustible treasure.)
You will hear جِيرَة in various settings ranging from the mundane to the formal. In traditional neighborhoods (the hara), elders often use this word to settle disputes. If two people are arguing over a parking space or a loud noise, a mediator might intervene by saying, 'Respect the jeera between you!' (احْتَرِمُوا الجِيرَةَ الَّتِي بَيْنَكُمْ). In this context, the word acts as a moral weight, reminding the parties that their long-term relationship is more important than a temporary annoyance.
- In Media and Literature
- Arabic television dramas (especially Syrian 'Musalsalat' like Bab al-Hara) frequently use jeera to emphasize the solidarity of the neighborhood against outsiders. In literature, authors use it to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when communities were tighter and people looked out for one another.
فِي القَرْيَةِ، تَقُومُ الجِيرَةُ عَلَى التَّعَاوُنِ فِي مَوَاسِمِ الحَصَادِ. (In the village, neighborliness is based on cooperation during harvest seasons.)
In legal or semi-formal contexts, such as a community board meeting or a 'Jalsa' (traditional gathering), jeera is used to discuss property rights. The 'Right of the Neighbor' (Haqq al-Jar) is a legal concept in some Islamic jurisdictions, and jeera is the noun used to describe the underlying relationship that grants these rights. You might also hear it in proverbs, which are the heartbeat of spoken Arabic, emphasizing that a good neighbor is more valuable than a good house.
بِسَبَبِ سُوءِ الجِيرَةِ، قَرَّرَتِ العَائِلَةُ الِانْتِقَالَ إِلَى حَيٍّ آخَرَ. (Due to bad neighborliness, the family decided to move to another neighborhood.)
For English speakers, the most common mistake is confusing the abstract noun جِيرَة (jeera) with the plural noun جِيرَان (jiran). While jiran means 'neighbors' (the people), jeera means 'neighborliness' (the state). If you say, 'I love my jeera,' you are saying you love the relationship/bond, whereas 'I love my jiran' means you love the specific people living next to you. Using them interchangeably can lead to awkward phrasing.
- Mistake: Confusion with 'Jiwar'
- Another similar word is jiwar (جِوار), which means 'proximity' or 'vicinity.' While related, jiwar is more geographical or spatial. You live in the jiwar (vicinity) of the mosque, but you have a jeera (relationship) with the person next door. Don't use jeera for inanimate objects.
خَطَأ: هَؤُلَاءِ جِيرَة طَيِّبُونَ. (Wrong: These are good neighborliness.)
صَحِيح: هَؤُلَاءِ جِيرَانٌ طَيِّبُونَ. (Correct: These are good neighbors.)
Grammatically, students often forget that jeera is feminine. This matters when using demonstrative pronouns. You should say هَذِهِ الجِيرَةُ (this neighborliness) rather than هَذَا الجِيرَة. Additionally, because it is an abstract noun, it rarely takes the plural form in common conversation, so stick to the singular unless you are discussing different types of social bonds in a sociological context.
يَجِبُ أَنْ نُحَافِظَ عَلَى جِيرَتِنَا مِنَ الخِلَافَاتِ. (We must protect our neighborliness from disputes.)
Understanding جِيرَة involves comparing it with other words for proximity and social relations. While jeera is specific to residential proximity, other words cover different types of bonds. For example, mujawara (مُجَاوَرَة) is a verbal noun that means 'the act of living near someone,' often used in more technical or formal descriptions of urban planning.
- Comparison: Jeera vs. Jiwar
- Jeera (جِيرَة): Focuses on the social and moral relationship between people.
Jiwar (جِوار): Focuses on the physical proximity or the area surrounding a place. You live in the jiwar of a park, but you have jeera with a human. - Comparison: Jeera vs. Khulla
- Jeera (جِيرَة): A bond based on location.
Khulla (خُلَّة): A bond based on deep, intimate friendship. While jeera can lead to khulla, they are distinct in their origins.
لَيْسَتْ كُلُّ مُجَاوَرَةٍ جِيرَةً حَقِيقِيَّةً. (Not every physical proximity is true neighborliness.)
Other alternatives include itissal (اتِّصَال - connection) or rawabit (رَوَابِط - bonds), but these are too generic. If you want to emphasize the specific duty of a neighbor, jeera is the only word that captures that nuance. In some dialects, people might use jiran even when they mean the concept, but in Modern Standard Arabic, jeera remains the precise term for the relationship itself.
بَيْنَنَا جِيرَةٌ وَمِلْحٌ. (Between us is neighborliness and salt [shared bread and salt/loyalty].)
How Formal Is It?
趣味小知识
The same root J-W-R gives us the word 'Istijara' (seeking refuge). In the past, if you sought 'Jeera' from a tribe, they were honor-bound to protect you with their lives.
发音指南
- Pronouncing it like 'geera' with a hard 'g'. It must be a 'j' sound.
- Shortening the 'ee' sound to a short 'i'.
- Over-rolling the 'r' like in Spanish; it should be a light tap.
- Failing to pronounce the final 'h' sound (Ta-marbuta) in formal contexts (Jeeratun).
- Confusing the vowel marks and saying 'Jayra'.
难度评级
The word itself is easy to read, but it appears in complex Idafa constructions.
Requires understanding of feminine noun agreement and abstract usage.
Common in daily life, but must be used with the correct cultural nuance.
Easily confused with 'Jar' or 'Jiran' if not listening carefully to the ending.
接下来学什么
前置知识
接下来学习
高级
需要掌握的语法
The Idafa Construction (Possessive)
حُسْنُ الجِيرَةِ (The goodness of neighborliness). The first word loses its 'al-' and 'tanween', the second is always Majrur.
Feminine Noun Agreement
جِيرَةٌ طَيِّبَةٌ. Adjectives must match the feminine gender of the noun.
The Root System
J-W-R. Understanding the root helps in recognizing related words like Jar and Jiwar.
Abstract Nouns
Jeera is an abstract noun (Masdar-like), representing a state rather than a physical object.
Prepositions with Nouns
بِسَبَبِ الجِيرَةِ. Nouns following prepositions take the Kasra (Majrur case).
按水平分级的例句
الجِيرَةُ مَعَكَ جَمِيلَةٌ.
Neighborliness with you is beautiful.
Simple nominal sentence (Mubtada and Khabar).
عِنْدِي جِيرَةٌ طَيِّبَةٌ.
I have a good neighborliness (good neighbors).
Noun-adjective agreement (feminine).
هَذِهِ الجِيرَةُ قَدِيمَةٌ.
This neighborliness is old.
Use of feminine demonstrative pronoun 'hadhihi'.
أُحِبُّ الجِيرَةَ فِي هَذَا الشَّارِعِ.
I love the neighborliness in this street.
Direct object with 'al-' (definite article).
الجِيرَةُ أَهَمُّ مِنَ المَالِ.
Neighborliness is more important than money.
Comparative structure 'ahammu min'.
شُكْراً عَلَى حُسْنِ الجِيرَةِ.
Thank you for the good neighborliness.
Idafa construction (possessive).
نَحْنُ نَحْتَرِمُ الجِيرَةَ.
We respect neighborliness.
Present tense verb with plural subject.
الجِيرَةُ هِيَ الأَمَانُ.
Neighborliness is safety.
Pronoun of separation 'hiya' for emphasis.
تَعَلَّمْتُ مَعْنَى الجِيرَةِ مِنْ جَدِّي.
I learned the meaning of neighborliness from my grandfather.
Past tense verb followed by Idafa.
الجِيرَةُ الصَّالِحَةُ تُسْعِدُ القَلْبَ.
Good neighborliness makes the heart happy.
Feminine singular verb 'tus'idu'.
هَلْ تَعْرِفُ حُقُوقَ الجِيرَةِ؟
Do you know the rights of neighborliness?
Question with 'hal' and plural noun in Idafa.
سُوءُ الجِيرَةِ يُسَبِّبُ المَشَاكِلَ.
Bad neighborliness causes problems.
Subject is a compound noun (Idafa).
اشْتَرَيْنَا البَيْتَ بِسَبَبِ الجِيرَةِ.
We bought the house because of the neighborliness.
Preposition 'bi-sabab' followed by the noun.
الجِيرَةُ تَرْبِطُ النَّاسَ بَعْضَهُمْ بِبَعْضٍ.
Neighborliness binds people to one another.
Verb 'tarbitu' showing relationship.
كَانَتْ جِيرَتُنَا مَعَهُمْ رَائِعَةً.
Our neighborliness with them was wonderful.
Use of 'kanat' (past tense of to be) with feminine subject.
لا تَنْسَ فَضْلَ الجِيرَةِ عَلَيْكَ.
Do not forget the favor of neighborliness upon you.
Negative imperative 'la tansa'.
تُعْتَبَرُ الجِيرَةُ جُزْءاً أَسَاسِيّاً مِنَ الثَّقَافَةِ العَرَبِيَّةِ.
Neighborliness is considered a fundamental part of Arabic culture.
Passive verb 'tu'tabaru'.
يَجِبُ عَلَيْنَا مُرَاعَاةُ حُرْمَةِ الجِيرَةِ فِي كُلِّ وَقْتٍ.
We must observe the sanctity of neighborliness at all times.
Verbal noun 'mura'at' as the subject.
الجِيرَةُ لَيْسَتْ فَقَطْ سَكَناً، بَلْ هِيَ مَوَدَّةٌ.
Neighborliness is not just residing, but it is affection.
Negation with 'laysat' and contrast with 'bal'.
كَيْفَ يُمْكِنُنَا تَحْسِينُ الجِيرَةِ فِي مُدُنِنَا؟
How can we improve neighborliness in our cities?
Interrogative with modal 'yumkinuna'.
إِنَّ حُسْنَ الجِيرَةِ يَفْتَحُ أَبْوَابَ الخَيْرِ.
Indeed, good neighborliness opens the doors of goodness.
Emphasis with 'Inna' and its effect on the noun case (Mansub).
تَقْوَى الجِيرَةُ بِالتَّزَاوُرِ وَتَبَادُلِ الهَدَايَا.
Neighborliness strengthens through visiting and exchanging gifts.
Verb 'taqwa' (to become strong) in the present tense.
يَشْكُو البَعْضُ مِنْ غِيَابِ الجِيرَةِ فِي العِمَارَاتِ الحَدِيثَةِ.
Some complain about the absence of neighborliness in modern buildings.
Prepositional phrase 'min ghiyab'.
الجِيرَةُ تَبْنِي جُسُوراً مِنَ الثِّقَةِ بَيْنَ السُّكَّانِ.
Neighborliness builds bridges of trust between residents.
Metaphorical use of 'tabni jusuran'.
أَدَّى التَّطَوُّرُ العُمْرَانِيُّ إِلَى تَغَيُّرِ مَفْهُومِ الجِيرَةِ.
Urban development led to a change in the concept of neighborliness.
Verb 'adda ila' (led to).
تَظَلُّ الجِيرَةُ رَابِطَةً قَوِيَّةً تَقِفُ فِي وَجْهِ العُزْلَةِ.
Neighborliness remains a strong bond that stands in the face of isolation.
Verb 'tazallu' (remains) as a sister of Kana.
يَنْصُّ القَانُونُ عَلَى حِمَايَةِ مَصَالِحِ الجِيرَةِ المُتَبَادَلَةِ.
The law stipulates the protection of mutual neighborly interests.
Formal verb 'yanssu' (stipulates).
مِنْ وَاجِبِنَا تَعْزِيزُ قِيَمِ الجِيرَةِ لَدَى الأَجْيَالِ القَادِمَةِ.
It is our duty to strengthen the values of neighborliness in future generations.
Inverted sentence starting with a prepositional phrase.
لَمْ تَعُدِ الجِيرَةُ كَمَا كَانَتْ فِي السَّابِقِ بِسَبَبِ التِّكْنُولُوجِيَا.
Neighborliness is no longer as it was in the past due to technology.
Negative 'lam ta'ud' (no longer).
تَتَطَلَّبُ الجِيرَةُ نَوْعاً مِنَ التَّسَامُحِ وَالصَّبْرِ.
Neighborliness requires a kind of tolerance and patience.
Verb 'tatatallabu' (requires).
إِنَّ إِهْمَالَ الجِيرَةِ يُؤَدِّي إِلَى تَفَكُّكِ المُجْتَمَعِ.
Neglecting neighborliness leads to the disintegration of society.
Complex Idafa 'tafakkuki al-mujtama'.
يَعْتَمِدُ الِاسْتِقْرَارُ الِاجْتِمَاعِيُّ عَلَى مَتَانَةِ الجِيرَةِ.
Social stability depends on the strength of neighborliness.
Verb 'ya'tamidu 'ala' (depends on).
تَجَلَّتْ قِيَمُ الجِيرَةِ فِي أَبْهَى صُوَرِهَا خِلَالَ الأَزْمَةِ.
The values of neighborliness manifested in their finest forms during the crisis.
Formal verb 'tajallat' (manifested).
تُعَدُّ الجِيرَةُ مِيثَاقاً غَيْرَ مَكْتُوبٍ يَنْظِمُ العَلَاقَاتِ بَيْنَ الأَفْرَادِ.
Neighborliness is considered an unwritten covenant that regulates relations between individuals.
Apposition 'mithaqan ghayra maktubin'.
إِنَّ تَقَلُّصَ مَفْهُومِ الجِيرَةِ يُنْذِرُ بِخَطَرِ الفَرْدِيَّةِ المُطْلَقَةِ.
The shrinking of the concept of neighborliness warns of the danger of absolute individualism.
Verb 'yundhiru' (warns).
يَنْبَغِي إِحْيَاءُ تُرَاثِ الجِيرَةِ لِمُوَاجَهَةِ تَحَدِّيَاتِ العَصْرِ.
The heritage of neighborliness should be revived to face the challenges of the age.
Modal 'yanbaghi' (should/ought to).
تَتَشَابَكُ خُيُوطُ الجِيرَةِ لِتُشَكِّلَ نَسِيجاً اجْتِمَاعِيّاً مُتَمَاسِكاً.
The threads of neighborliness intertwine to form a cohesive social fabric.
Metaphorical verb 'tatashabaku'.
مَا فَتِئَتِ الجِيرَةُ تُمَثِّلُ مَلَاذاً آمِناً لِلغُرَبَاءِ.
Neighborliness has not ceased to represent a safe haven for strangers.
Verb 'ma fati'at' (has not ceased).
تَعْكِسُ الجِيرَةُ مَدَى تَمَدُّنِ الشُّعُوبِ وَرُقِيِّ أَخْلَاقِهَا.
Neighborliness reflects the extent of a people's civilization and the refinement of their morals.
Abstract nouns 'tamaddun' and 'ruqiyy'.
يُثِيرُ مَوْضُوعُ الجِيرَةِ جَدَلاً حَوْلَ مَفْهُومِ الخُصُوصِيَّةِ.
The subject of neighborliness sparks a debate about the concept of privacy.
Verb 'yuthiru' (sparks/arouses).
إِنَّ اسْتِحْضَارَ فَلْسَفَةِ الجِيرَةِ كَفِيلٌ بِإِعَادَةِ التَّوَازُنِ لِلحَيَاةِ الحَضَرِيَّةِ.
Invoking the philosophy of neighborliness is capable of restoring balance to urban life.
Complex nominal sentence with 'kafil' (capable/guarantor).
تَتَجَاوَزُ الجِيرَةُ حُدُودَ المَكَانِ لِتُصْبِحَ حَالَةً وِجْدَانِيَّةً مُسْتَمِرَّةً.
Neighborliness transcends the boundaries of place to become a continuous emotional state.
Verb 'tatajawazu' (transcends).
يَكْمُنُ جَوْهَرُ الجِيرَةِ فِي نُكْرَانِ الذَّاتِ وَإِيثَارِ الآخَرِ.
The essence of neighborliness lies in self-denial and altruism toward the other.
Abstract concepts 'nukran al-dhat' and 'ithar'.
أَضْحَتِ الجِيرَةُ فِي ظِلِّ العَوْلَمَةِ مَفْهُوماً هَشّاً يَحْتَاجُ لِلرِّعَايَةِ.
In the shadow of globalization, neighborliness has become a fragile concept that needs nurturing.
Verb 'adhat' (became/has become) in a formal context.
تُعِيدُ الجِيرَةُ صِيَاغَةَ العَلَاقَةِ بَيْنَ الذَّاتِ وَالمَجَالِ العَامِّ.
Neighborliness reformulates the relationship between the self and the public sphere.
Intellectual terminology 'al-dhat' and 'al-majal al-'amm'.
لَيْسَ مِنَ المُبَالَغَةِ القَوْلُ إِنَّ الجِيرَةَ هِيَ نَوَاةُ السِّلْمِ الأَهْلِيِّ.
It is no exaggeration to say that neighborliness is the nucleus of civil peace.
Negation of exaggeration 'laysa mina al-mubalagha'.
تَنْصَهِرُ الفَوَارِقُ الطَّبَقِيَّةُ فِي بُوتَقَةِ الجِيرَةِ الحَقِيقِيَّةِ.
Class differences melt in the crucible of true neighborliness.
Metaphorical use of 'tansahiru' and 'butaqa'.
تُمَثِّلُ الجِيرَةُ عَقْداً اجْتِمَاعِيّاً فِطْرِيّاً يَنْبُذُ الكَرَاهِيَةَ.
Neighborliness represents an innate social contract that rejects hatred.
Verb 'yanbudhu' (rejects/discards).
近义词
常见搭配
常用短语
— There is a neighborly bond between us. Used to remind someone of their duty.
تَذَكَّرْ أَنَّ بَيْنَنَا جِيرَةً طَوِيلَةً.
— By virtue of being neighbors. Used to explain an action or request.
سَأَلْتُ عَنْهُ بِحُكْمِ الجِيرَةِ.
— Neighborliness and salt (loyalty). Implies a deep, unbreakable bond.
لا أَخُونُكَ أَبَداً، فَبَيْنَنَا جِيرَةٌ وَمِلْحٌ.
— The people of the neighborhood. Often refers to the community as a whole.
اجْتَمَعَ أَهْلُ الجِيرَةِ لِحَلِّ المُشْكِلَةِ.
— Lifelong neighborliness. Refers to living next to someone for decades.
هِيَ لَيْسَتْ فَقَطْ صَدِيقَةً، بَلْ جِيرَةُ عُمُرٍ.
— The blessing of neighborliness. Used to express gratitude for good neighbors.
نَحْنُ نَعِيشُ فِي بَرَكَةِ الجِيرَةِ.
— The trust of neighborliness. Refers to keeping a neighbor's secrets or property safe.
حِفْظُ الأَسْرَارِ مِنْ أَمَانَةِ الجِيرَةِ.
— Good/pleasant neighborliness. A common wish for someone moving.
نَتَمَنَّى لَكُمْ جِيرَةً طَيِّبَةً فِي بَيْتِكُمُ الجَدِيدِ.
— Old neighborliness. Refers to a long-standing relationship.
هُوَ مِنْ قَدِيمِ الجِيرَةِ وَنَعْرِفُهُ جَيِّداً.
— The best of neighborliness. Refers to the positive aspects of the bond.
نَرْجُو لَكُمْ خَيْرَ الجِيرَةِ وَصَفَاءَهَا.
容易混淆的词
This is the plural of 'Jar' (neighbors). Use it for people, not for the abstract relationship.
Means vicinity or proximity. Use it for spatial location, while 'Jeera' is for social bonds.
An archaic particle meaning 'certainly' or 'indeed.' Very rare, but phonetically similar.
习语与表达
— Choose the neighbor before the house. Emphasizes that Jeera is more important than property.
فَكِّرْ مَلِيّاً، فَالجَارُ قَبْلَ الدَّارِ.
Proverb— He who neighbors a happy person becomes happy. Suggests that Jeera influences one's state.
اخْتَرْ أَصْدِقَاءَكَ بِعِنَايَةٍ، فَمَنْ جَاوَرَ السَّعِيدَ يَسْعَدْ.
Proverb— The right of a neighbor upon a neighbor. A fundamental ethical rule.
سَاعِدْهُ، فَهَذَا حَقُّ الجَارِ عَلَى الجَارِ.
Common Saying— Neighbors are for neighbors (to help each other). Short version of a longer proverb.
لا تَتَرَدَّدْ فِي طَلَبِ المَعُونَةِ، فَالجَارُ لِلْجَارِ.
Informal— Gabriel continued to enjoin me regarding the neighbor. A religious reference to the importance of Jeera.
احْتَرِمْ جَارَكَ، فَقَدْ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ: مَا زَالَ جِبْرِيلُ يُوصِينِي بِالجَارِ.
Religious— Neighborliness of bliss. Used to describe a very peaceful and happy neighborhood.
إِنَّهَا جِيرَةُ الهَنَا، لا مَشَاكِلَ وَلا ضَجِيجَ.
Informal— Everyone has an eye on their neighbor. Can be positive (looking out) or negative (nosy).
فِي هَذَا الحَيِّ، كُلُّ وَاحِدٍ عَيْنُهُ عَلَى جَارِهِ.
Neutral— Lucky is he whose neighbor is righteous. Celebrates the value of good Jeera.
يَا بَخْتَ مَنْ كَانَ جَارُهُ صَالِحاً، فَقَدْ نَالَ الأَمَانَ.
Informal— A neighbor does not eat his fill while his neighbor is hungry. A core tenet of Jeera.
تَقَاسَمْ طَعَامَكَ مَعَهُمْ، فَمَا يَشْبَعُ الجَارُ وَجَارُهُ جَائِعٌ.
Religious/Moral— Neighborliness is a trust. Emphasizes the responsibility of the relationship.
حَافِظْ عَلَى سِرِّهِمْ، فَالجِيرَةُ أَمَانَةٌ.
Formal容易混淆
Phonetically similar and same root.
Jar is the person (neighbor), Jeera is the relationship (neighborliness).
جَارِي رَجُلٌ طَيِّبٌ، وَبَيْنَنَا جِيرَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ.
Both relate to living area.
Hayy is the physical neighborhood district, Jeera is the social bond within it.
أَسْكُنُ فِي حَيٍّ جَمِيلٍ تَمْتَازُ فِيهِ الجِيرَةُ بِالتَّعَاوُنِ.
Both are social bonds.
Sadaqa is friendship based on choice, Jeera is a bond based on proximity.
تَحَوَّلَتِ الجِيرَةُ بَيْنَنَا إِلَى صَدَاقَةٍ مَتِينَةٍ.
Both are non-kinship bonds.
Zamala is for colleagues at work, Jeera is for people living nearby.
عِنْدِي زَمَالَةٌ فِي العَمَلِ وَجِيرَةٌ فِي السَّكَنِ.
In Arab culture, Jeera is often treated like Qaraba.
Qaraba is blood relation (kinship), Jeera is residential relation.
الجِيرَةُ فِي بِلَادِنَا تُشْبِهُ القَرَابَةَ.
句型
[Subject] + [Adjective]
الجِيرَةُ جَمِيلَةٌ.
عِنْدِي + [Noun] + [Adjective]
عِنْدِي جِيرَةٌ طَيِّبَةٌ.
يَجِبُ + [Verbal Noun] + الجِيرَة
يَجِبُ احْتِرَامُ الجِيرَةِ.
[Verb] + بِسَبَبِ + الجِيرَة
انْتَقَلْنَا بِسَبَبِ الجِيرَةِ.
إِنَّ + [Noun] + الجِيرَة + [Predicate]
إِنَّ مَفْهُومَ الجِيرَةِ عَمِيقٌ.
[Verb] + مَدَى + [Noun] + الجِيرَة
يَعْكِسُ مَدَى قُوَّةِ الجِيرَةِ.
[Complex Metaphor] + الجِيرَة
تَنْصَهِرُ الخِلَافَاتُ فِي بُوتَقَةِ الجِيرَةِ.
لَيْسَ مِنَ المُبَالَغَةِ + [Clause]
لَيْسَ مِنَ المُبَالَغَةِ أَنَّ الجِيرَةَ هِيَ الأَسَاسُ.
词族
名词
动词
形容词
相关
如何使用
Common in social, ethical, and religious discourse. Less common in technical scientific texts.
-
Using 'Jeera' to mean 'neighbors' (the people).
→
Using 'Jiran' (جِيرَان) for the people.
Jeera is the abstract concept. You can't invite 'Jeera' to dinner; you invite 'Jiran'.
-
Saying 'Hadha Jeera' (This is neighborliness).
→
Saying 'Hadhihi Jeera' (هَذِهِ جِيرَة).
Jeera is a feminine noun and requires feminine demonstrative pronouns.
-
Confusing 'Jeera' with 'Jiwar' in spatial contexts.
→
Using 'Jiwar' for 'near the mosque'.
'Jeera' is for social bonds, 'Jiwar' is for physical proximity to objects or places.
-
Forgetting the 'ee' sound and saying 'Jara'.
→
Pronouncing it 'Jeera' with a long vowel.
'Jara' is a verb meaning 'to happen' or 'to run'. Pronunciation changes the meaning entirely.
-
Using 'Jeera' for work colleagues.
→
Using 'Zamala' (زَمَالَة).
Jeera is strictly for residential proximity, while Zamala is for the workplace.
小贴士
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'Jeera' is feminine. Your adjectives must end with a Ta-marbuta (e.g., Jeera hasana, not Jeera hasan).
The Power of Food
In the context of 'Jeera,' sharing food is the ultimate sign of respect. Mentioning 'Jeera' often implies these shared meals.
Root Recognition
Connect 'Jeera' to 'Jar' (neighbor). If you know one, you can easily remember the other.
Conflict Resolution
Use the phrase 'Haqq al-jeera' when you want to remind someone to be kind or helpful without being confrontational.
Endings Matter
Listen for the 'a' sound at the end. 'Jiran' (neighbors) ends in 'n', 'Jeera' ends in a vowel sound.
Idafa Usage
The most natural way to use 'Jeera' is in an Idafa construction. Practice phrases like 'Husnu al-jeera' for maximum fluency.
Tone of Voice
When using 'Jeera' to reminisce, use a warm, nostalgic tone. When using it in disputes, use a firm, respectful tone.
Rhyme Time
Rhyme 'Jeera' with 'Kabeera' (big). A 'Jeera' is a 'Kabeera' responsibility.
Historical Context
Remember that it originally meant 'protection.' This explains why neighbors feel so responsible for each other's safety.
Abstract vs. Concrete
Use 'Jiran' for the people you see, and 'Jeera' for the 'vibe' of the street.
记住它
记忆技巧
Think of 'Jeera' as the 'Gears' that keep a neighborhood running smoothly. Without good 'Jeera', the community 'gears' grind to a halt.
视觉联想
Imagine two houses connected by a glowing heart. The houses are the 'Jar' (neighbors), and the glowing heart is the 'Jeera' (the bond).
Word Web
挑战
Try to use 'Jeera' in three different sentences today: one about a good relationship, one about a duty, and one using the proverb 'Al-jar qabla al-dar'.
词源
The word 'Jeera' comes from the Arabic root J-W-R (ج و ر), which fundamentally relates to the concept of deviation from a straight path, but more commonly to 'seeking protection' or 'being in proximity.'
原始含义: In ancient tribal contexts, 'Jiwar' was the act of seeking protection from a stronger tribe. 'Jeera' evolved to describe the permanent state of living under this mutual protection.
Semitic (Arabic).文化背景
Always respect the boundaries of 'Jeera.' In some conservative areas, 'Jeera' involves strict gender-segregated norms in public spaces.
In many English-speaking cultures, 'neighborliness' is often seen as being polite but maintaining distance. In Arabic, 'Jeera' implies a much higher level of involvement and responsibility.
在生活中练习
真实语境
Moving to a new house
- نَسْأَلُ اللهَ جِيرَةً طَيِّبَةً.
- كَيْفَ هِيَ الجِيرَةُ فِي هَذَا الحَيِّ؟
- سَمِعْنَا عَنْ حُسْنِ جِيرَتِكُمْ.
- نَحْنُ سُعَدَاءُ بِهَذِهِ الجِيرَةِ.
Resolving a dispute
- يَا أَخِي، احْتَرِمِ الجِيرَةَ.
- بَيْنَنَا جِيرَةٌ وَمِلْحٌ، لا تَنْسَ ذَلِكَ.
- مِنْ حَقِّ الجِيرَةِ أَنْ نَتَصَالَحَ.
- سُوءُ الجِيرَةِ لا يَنْفَعُ أَحَداً.
Social gatherings
- الجِيرَةُ هِيَ أَهْلُنَا الثَّانِيَةُ.
- تَعَوَّدْنَا عَلَى هَذِهِ الجِيرَةِ الصَّالِحَةِ.
- مَا أَجْمَلَ الجِيرَةَ فِي قَرْيَتِنَا!
- الجِيرَةُ تَقْوَى بِاللِّقَاءَاتِ.
Legal/Formal discussions
- يَجِبُ مُرَاعَاةُ قَوَانِينِ الجِيرَةِ.
- حِمَايَةُ خُصُوصِيَّةِ الجِيرَةِ مَسْؤُولِيَّتُنَا.
- تَقُومُ العَلَاقَاتُ الدُّوَلِيَّةُ عَلَى حُسْنِ الجِيرَةِ.
- نَقْضُ مِيثَاقِ الجِيرَةِ أَمْرٌ مَرْفُوضٌ.
Religious sermons
- أَوْصَى الإِسْلَامُ بِالجِيرَةِ خَيْراً.
- مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللهِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ جِيرَتَهُ.
- الجِيرَةُ أَمَانَةٌ سَنُسْأَلُ عَنْهَا.
- فَضْلُ الجِيرَةِ عَظِيمٌ عِنْدَ اللهِ.
对话开场白
"كَيْفَ تَصِفُ الجِيرَةَ فِي الحَيِّ الَّذِي تَسْكُنُ فِيهِ؟"
"هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ مَفْهُومَ الجِيرَةِ تَغَيَّرَ عَنْ زَمَانِ أَجْدَادِنَا؟"
"مَا هُوَ أَهَمُّ شَيْءٍ فِي حُسْنِ الجِيرَةِ بِرَأْيِكَ؟"
"هَلْ سَبَقَ وَوَاجَهْتَ مَشَاكِلَ بِسَبَبِ سُوءِ الجِيرَةِ؟"
"كَيْفَ يُمْكِنُنَا أَنْ نَجْعَلَ الجِيرَةَ أَقْوَى فِي مُدُنِنَا الكَبِيرَةِ؟"
日记主题
اكْتُبْ عَنْ مَوْقِفٍ أَثْبَتَ لَكَ فِيهِ جَارُكَ مَعْنَى الجِيرَةِ الحَقِيقِيَّةِ.
صِفِ الجِيرَةَ المِثَالِيَّةَ الَّتِي تَتَمَنَّى أَنْ تَعِيشَ فِيهَا.
هَلْ تُفَضِّلُ الجِيرَةَ القَرِيبَةَ جِدّاً أَمِ الجِيرَةَ الَّتِي تَحْتَرِمُ الخُصُوصِيَّةَ أَكْثَرَ؟
كَيْفَ تُؤَثِّرُ الجِيرَةُ عَلَى نَشْأَةِ الأَطْفَالِ فِي الحَيِّ؟
تَأَمَّلْ فِي مَقُولَةِ 'الجَارُ قَبْلَ الدَّارِ' وَكَيْفَ تُطَبِّقُهَا فِي حَيَاتِكَ.
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, although the pronunciation might vary slightly, the concept of 'Jeera' is universal across the Arab world due to its deep cultural and religious roots. In some dialects, people might lean more towards the plural 'Jiran' to describe the relationship, but 'Jeera' remains the standard term for the abstract concept.
Yes, in formal political Arabic, 'Husnu al-jiwar' (good neighborliness) is frequently used to describe peaceful relations between bordering nations. While 'Jiwar' is more common here, 'Jeera' can be used to emphasize the social or cultural bonds between neighboring peoples.
Think of 'Jiwar' as 'where' (physical proximity) and 'Jeera' as 'how' (the quality of the relationship). You live in the 'Jiwar' of someone, but you share 'Jeera' with them. 'Jiwar' is more spatial, 'Jeera' is more social.
You say 'Su'u al-jeera' (سُوءُ الجِيرَةِ). This is a common term used when someone is loud, rude, or disrespectful to those living around them.
While it is a linguistic term, it has heavy religious connotations in Islam, where the 'rights of the neighbor' are a significant part of faith. This makes the word feel more 'weighted' and moral than the English 'neighborliness.'
Generally, no. It is specifically for residential or human-to-human bonds. For businesses, you would use terms like 'Mujawara' (adjacency) or 'Sharaka' (partnership).
The plural is 'Jiyarat' (جِيرَات), but it is very rarely used. Because 'Jeera' is an abstract concept, the singular form usually covers all instances.
Literally 'son of the neighborliness,' it is a slang way of saying someone is a 'local' or a 'true neighbor' who understands the unwritten rules and respects the community.
You can say: 'Atamanna lana jeeratan tayyibatan' (I wish for us a good neighborliness). This is a polite way to express hope for good relations with new neighbors.
Yes! The root J-W-R is the basis for 'Istijara' (seeking refuge). Historically, being a neighbor meant you were under the protection of those around you, similar to a refugee seeking safety.
自我测试 200 个问题
Write a simple sentence in Arabic saying 'I have a good neighborliness'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write 'This is a beautiful neighborliness' in Arabic.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a sentence using the word 'Jeera' and 'Grandfather'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Describe your street using the word 'Jeera' and one adjective.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Explain why 'Husnu al-jeera' is important in your culture.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about moving to a new house and the 'Jeera' there.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Discuss how technology has changed the 'Jeera' in modern cities.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Compare 'Jeera' and 'Sadaqa' (friendship) in a short paragraph.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Analyze the proverb 'Al-jar qabla al-dar' from a sociological perspective.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a formal letter to a community board discussing the 'sanctity of Jeera' in the building.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write an essay snippet about 'Jeera' as a nucleus of civil peace.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Argue for or against the idea that 'Jeera' is a dying concept in the digital age.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'Neighborliness is safety'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'We respect the rights of neighborliness'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'Good neighborliness strengthens the community'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'The law protects mutual neighborly interests'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'The threads of neighborliness intertwine to form a social fabric'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'Class differences melt in the crucible of true neighborliness'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a dialogue between two neighbors using the word 'Jeera'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Describe the 'Jeera' in a fictional village you create.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Say 'Good neighborliness' in Arabic.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Introduce yourself to a neighbor and mention 'Jeera'.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Tell a short story about a good neighbor you had.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Ask someone about the 'Jeera' in their neighborhood.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Explain the concept of 'Haqq al-jar' to a friend.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Give advice to someone who just moved to a new building.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Debate the importance of 'Jeera' versus personal privacy.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Describe how a neighborhood can improve its 'Jeera'.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Give a short speech on the role of 'Jeera' in social stability.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Analyze the impact of social media on local 'Jeera' bonds.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Present a philosophical argument on 'Jeera' as an altruistic bond.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Discuss the evolution of 'Jiwar' to 'Jeera' in a historical context.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'I love my neighbors' using the word 'Jiran'.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Pronounce 'Husnu al-jeera' clearly.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Roleplay: Complaining politely about noise while mentioning 'Jeera'.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Roleplay: Welcoming a new neighbor with a gift.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Discuss the phrase 'Al-jar qabla al-dar' in a group.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Critique a modern architectural project based on its 'Jeera' potential.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Describe your ideal neighbor.
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Explain why 'Jeera' is considered 'Amana' (a trust).
Read this aloud:
你说的:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Listen to the word: 'Jeera'. Does it end in 'n' or a vowel sound?
Listen to: 'Husnu al-jeera'. What is the first word?
Listen to a short dialogue. Is the 'Jeera' being described as good or bad?
Identify the word 'Jeera' in a recorded proverb.
Listen to a news report about a community event. How many times is 'Jeera' mentioned?
Listen to a talk on social ethics. What is the speaker's main point about neighbors?
Listen to a literary analysis of a novel. How is 'Jeera' used as a metaphor?
Listen to a legal discussion. What are the 'rights' mentioned?
Listen to a lecture on urban sociology. How does the professor define 'Jeera'?
Listen to a poem. What emotions are associated with 'Jeera'?
Listen: 'Jeera' vs 'Jiran'. Which one is plural?
Listen: 'Al-jar qabla al-dar'. Which word comes third?
Listen: 'Haqq al-jeera'. What does 'Haqq' mean here?
Listen to a neighbor's complaint. What is the specific issue?
Listen to a religious sermon. Which Hadith is quoted?
/ 200 correct
Perfect score!
Summary
The word 'Jeera' (جِيرَة) is not just about physical proximity; it is a moral and social contract that defines how people should treat those living next to them. Example: 'Husnu al-jeera' (Good neighborliness) is a highly praised virtue.
- Jeera is the abstract noun for neighborliness and the social bond between neighbors.
- It comes from the root J-W-R, relating to adjacency and protection.
- Culturally, it carries significant moral and religious weight in the Arab world.
- Commonly used in phrases like 'Husnu al-Jeera' (good neighborliness).
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'Jeera' is feminine. Your adjectives must end with a Ta-marbuta (e.g., Jeera hasana, not Jeera hasan).
The Power of Food
In the context of 'Jeera,' sharing food is the ultimate sign of respect. Mentioning 'Jeera' often implies these shared meals.
Root Recognition
Connect 'Jeera' to 'Jar' (neighbor). If you know one, you can easily remember the other.
Conflict Resolution
Use the phrase 'Haqq al-jeera' when you want to remind someone to be kind or helpful without being confrontational.
例句
تَرْبِطُنَا بِهِمْ جِيرَةٌ طَيِّبَةٌ مُنْذُ سَنَوَاتٍ.
相关内容
更多Home & Family词汇
إعالة
B1为家庭成员提供经济和物质支持(如食物、衣物和住房)的行为。
عاطفة
B1情感或感情。它指的是内心深处对某人或某事物的持久情感,而非暂时的感觉。
عائِلة
A1家庭是由血缘或婚姻关系联系在一起的一群人。
عَائِل
B1养家糊口的人,顶梁柱。
عائل
B1养家糊口的人;提供家庭经济支持的人。
عَائِلَة
A1由父母和子女组成的社会单元。
عازب
B1单身。指没有结婚的人。
عقارات
B1房地产;由土地或建筑物组成的财产。
عِمَارَة
A2分为多个公寓或办公室的大型建筑(大楼)。
عرس
A2两个人结婚的派对或仪式。这是一个非常重要的社交活动。