贫
poor; lacking; self-referential term for monks/daoists
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
poor; impoverished
Describes a lack of material wealth or financial resources.
He comes from a poor family, but is very hardworking.
This country is working to reduce the gap between rich and poor.
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She is a farmer from a poor and hard background.
In the past, there were many slums here.
Poverty alleviation policies have helped many impoverished households.
verb
to lack; to be deficient in
Often used in medical or technical contexts to indicate a deficiency.
The doctor said he was somewhat anemic (lacking in blood).
The soil is deficient in nitrogen and needs fertilizing.
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This region is lacking in water resources.
His knowledge is not lacking.
Oil-deficient countries need to import large quantities of petroleum.
noun
self-referential term for monks or Daoist priests
humbleA humble form of self-address used by Buddhist monks or Daoist priests.
This humble monk comes from the Great Tang in the East.
This humble Daoist wanders the world, with no fixed abode.
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This humble monk is willing to chant sutras and pray for blessings for the benefactor.
May this humble Daoist inquire, might I lodge here for one night, benefactor?
Life in the Buddhist order is simple and austere; this humble monk is long accustomed to it.
proper noun
a surname
A relatively uncommon Chinese surname.
Mr. Pin is the general manager of our company.
In history, there was a scholar named Pin Le.
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Do you know if there are many people with the surname Pin?
My friend Pin Xiaofang is a doctor.
The surname 'Pin' is included among the Hundred Family Surnames.
adjective
garrulous; annoyingly talkative
dialectA dialectal usage, particularly in northern Mandarin, describing someone whose speech is tedious or irritating.
This person is so garrulous, talking non-stop.
You keep saying those things; it sounds really annoying.
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Don't be so annoyingly talkative; say something serious.
He just loves to crack wise (be garrulously witty) and make everyone laugh.
Once her garrulous streak kicks in, nobody can stop her.