poor wretch; pauper; destitute person
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
poor wretch; pauper; destitute person (derogatory)
derogatoryA colloquial term with a strong contemptuous connotation referring to someone who is completely destitute. Often implies worthlessness or social failure. Used in informal contexts and can be highly offensive.
Tā他
yǐ以
qián前
shì是
gè个
qióng穷
guāng光
dàn蛋
，
xiàn现
zài在
què却
chéng成
le了
dà大
lǎo老
bǎn板
。
He used to be a destitute wretch, but now he has become a big boss.
Bié别
qiáo瞧
bu不
qǐ起
qióng穷
guāng光
dàn蛋
，
rén人
jiā家
yǐ以
hòu后
shuō说
bu不
dìng定
bǐ比
nǐ你
qiáng强
。
Don't look down on poor wretches—they might end up doing better than you someday.
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Nǐ你
zhè这
gè个
qióng穷
guāng光
dàn蛋
，
lián连
dùn顿
fàn饭
dōu都
chī吃
bu不
qǐ起
！
You miserable pauper, you can't even afford a single meal!