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“poor person” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqióng rén

Example

很多穷人需要帮助。hěn duō qióng rén xū yào bāng zhù

Many poor people need help.

Illustration for 穷人 (poor person)

How to say “poor person” in Chinese

“Poor person” in Chinese is 穷人 (qióng rén).

A person living with too little money and basic support to keep ordinary choices open.

Full entry for 穷人: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 穷人

社会应该关心并帮助穷人。shè huì yīng gāi guān xīn bìng bāng zhù qióng rén

Society should care about and help poor people.

Tips for using 穷人

  • This noun often appears in discussions of aid, inequality, or public policy when referring to a group, but context matters because the label can sound impersonal for one individual.

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