Fēn jiā sān nián, chéng línjū.

分家三年, 成鄰居。

Lit [Brothers whose families have] lived apart for three years [after the death of their parents] become [just like] neighbors.

Note [In traditional China, brothers often divided up the family property and lived separately after the death of their parents; see also shù dà, fēn chà below.]

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