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Describing something as impoverished with 贫困 (pínkùn)
Structure
贫困 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
The adjective 贫困 (pínkùn) means "impoverished," "poverty-stricken," or "destitute," describing a state of severe economic hardship. It is more formal and emphatic than 穷 and is commonly used in news, policy, and academic contexts. It can also function as a noun meaning "poverty."
Examples
政府出台了很多政策来帮助贫困地区的发展。
zhèngfǔ chūtái le hěnduō zhèngcè lái bāngzhù pínkùn dìqū de fāzhǎn.
The government has introduced many policies to help the development of impoverished areas.
他来自一个贫困家庭，但靠自己的努力考上了大学。
tā láizì yí gè pínkùn jiātíng, dàn kào zìjǐ de nǔlì kǎoshàng le dàxué.
He comes from an impoverished family, but got into college through his own efforts.
消除贫困是全社会共同的责任。
xiāochú pínkùn shì quán shèhuì gòngtóng de zérèn.
Eliminating poverty is a shared responsibility of the whole society.