叫花子 (jiào huā zǐ) — beggar
Definition
Colloquial word for a beggar, often with a dismissive or pitying tone. More everyday than the neutral 乞丐.
noun
beggar
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 叫花子。Nà ge jiào huā zǐ zài lù biān yào qián.That beggar is asking for money by the roadside.
- 叫花子。Tā chuān dé xiàng gè jiào huā zǐ.He dresses like a beggar.
- 叫花子。Yǐ qián zhè tiáo jiē shàng yǒu hěn duō jiào huā zǐ.There used to be many beggars on this street.
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