Definition
贫穷 (pín qióng) is a formal, written adjective meaning 'poor, impoverished,' typically describing economic hardship or a lack of material resources. It is more formal than the everyday 穷 (qióng), which is also used as a complement meaning 'exhausted.' 贫困 (pín kùn) is similar but often appears in official or socio-economic contexts, while 贫乏 (pín fá) emphasizes a general deficiency or scarcity (e.g., of resources or knowledge).
adjective
poorimpoverished
Examples
- 贫穷。Zhège pín qióng de guójiā zhèngzài nǔlì fāzhǎn jīngjì.This poor country is working hard to develop its economy.
- 贫穷，。Tā chūshēng zài yí gè pín qióng de jiātíng, dàn tōngguò jiàoyù gǎibiàn le mìngyùn.He was born into a poor family but changed his fate through education.
- 贫穷，。Suīrán shēnghuó pín qióng, tāmen yīrán bǎochí zhe lèguān de tàidù.Although life is poor, they still maintain an optimistic attitude.
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