贫穷 (pín qióng) — poor, impoverished
Definition
Formal/written adjective meaning 'impoverished,' used in serious or official contexts about regions, nations, or populations. 穷 is the everyday spoken word for individuals or households; 贫困 is the most formal, often paired with 地区 / 人口.
adjective
poorimpoverished
Examples
- 贫穷。Zhè ge pín qióng de guó jiā zhèng zài nǔ lì fā zhǎn jīng jì.This poor country is working hard to develop its economy.
- 贫穷，。Tā chū shēng zài yí gè pín qióng de jiā tíng, dàn tōng guò jiào yù gǎi biàn le mìng yùn.He was born into a poor family but changed his fate through education.
- 贫穷，。Suī rán shēng huó pín qióng, tā men yī rán bǎo chí zhe lè guān de tài dù.Although life is poor, they still maintain an optimistic attitude.
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