Distant relatives are better than close neighbors. Where does "cong" come from, what do you mean, comment and translation?

Note: relatives. Not as good as neighbors: not as good as neighbors. Refers to frequent contacts between neighbors, deep feelings and mutual help.

A good neighbour is better than a brother in the next village.

Distant relatives are better than close neighbors. From: Shi Ming Nai 'an's The Water Margin, the 24th time.