English–Chinese
“well-off” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiǎo kāng
Example
现在我们家已经算是小康了。xiàn zài wǒ men jiā yǐ jīng suàn shì xiǎo kāng le
Our family is now considered well-off.
How to say “well-off” in Chinese
“Well-off” in Chinese is 小康 (xiǎo kāng).
A steady middle ground where daily needs are covered and life has modest financial breathing room.
Example sentences with 小康
经过多年的努力，许多家庭终于过上了小康生活。jīng guò duō nián de nǔ lì xǔ duō jiā tíng zhōng yú guò shàng le xiǎo kāng shēng huó
After years of effort, many families finally began to live a well-off life.
Tips for using 小康
- In everyday conversation, it often describes a household's overall standard of living rather than one person's salary alone, including regular spending and savings.