贫困 (pín kùn) — poor, impoverished
Definition
Formal/written word for 'impoverished,' usually describing regions or households. 贫穷 is a close synonym, slightly more literary; 穷 is the everyday spoken word.
adjective
poorimpoverished
Examples
- 贫困。Nà ge dì qū réng rán fēi cháng pín kùn.That region is still very poor.
- 贫困。Zhèng fǔ zhèng zài nǔ lì bāng zhù pín kùn jiā tíng.The government is working hard to help impoverished families.
- 贫困。pín kùn De shēng huó ràng rén gèng jiā jiān qiáng.A life of poverty makes people stronger.
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