To help and protect each other, especially in times of need, like neighbors or close friends.
守望防守了望。为了对付来犯的敌人或意外的灾祸，邻近各村落互相警戒，互相援助。
《孟子·滕文公上》出入相友，守望相助，疾病相扶持。”
In this small village, everyone practices shouwang xiangzhu, so no one feels alone during hard times.
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