Chinese word

家境

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiā jìng

Meaning

  • nounfamily finances

Example

他的家境很差，常常借钱。tā de jiā jìng hěn chà cháng cháng jiè qián

His family finances are in bad shape, and he often borrows money.

Illustration for 家境 (family finances)

More examples

很多孩子的学习机会受到家境影响。hěn duō hái zi de xué xí jī huì shòu dào jiā jìng yíng xiǎng

Many children's learning opportunities are affected by their family finances.

Core concept

The overall level of economic security and living conditions surrounding a household.

Common phrases

  • 受到家境影响shòu dào jiā jìng yíng xiǎng

    be affected by family finances

  • 家境优越jiā jìng yōu yuè

    have a privileged family background

Similar words

经济状况jīng jì zhuàng kuàng: An economic state defined by income, spending, and savings.
生活水平shēng huó shuǐ píng: The level of comfort and material life supported by income and housing.
家庭条件jiā tíng tiáo jiàn: A family's economic and educational situation, including the resources it can use.
经济能力jīng jì néng lì: The economic power or spare capacity to earn income and meet living needs.

Definition in Chinese

家庭的经济状况，指家里收入、支出和生活条件的总体情况。jiā tíng de jīng jì zhuàng kuàng zhǐ jiā lǐ shōu rù zhī chū hé shēng huó tiáo jiàn de zóng tǐ qíng kuàng

Word origin

家 (jiā, "home or family") + 境 (jìng, "circumstances") presents the family together with the conditions in which it lives, especially its material situation.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, questions about a household's finances can feel personal, so speakers often begin with a broader question about how life is going.

Other meanings

  • family circumstancesnoun
  • poor familynoun

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