English–Chinese
“poor” in Chinese
How to say “poor” in Chinese
“Poor” in Chinese is 贫穷 (pín qióng).
A life pressed by a continuing shortage of money, goods, and basic choices.
Example sentences with 贫穷
许多贫穷地区缺乏基本医疗条件。xǔ duō pín qióng dì qū quē fá jī běn yī liáo tiáo jiàn
Many poor areas lack basic medical care.
Tips for using 贫穷
- In everyday family conversations, a milder phrase such as 经济不太好 (jīngjì bù tài hǎo, "the finances are not very good") can sound less stark when describing hardship.
