Chinese

家境

jiājìng
Meaning: family circumstances; economic status of a family
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

家
境

Example sentences

Although his family is poor, he is very hardworking and eager to learn.
他因為家境清寒，申請了學費和雜費的減免。
他因为家境清寒，申请了学费和杂费的减免。
Because of his poor family background, he applied for a waiver of tuition and fees.
雖然家境貧困，但他非常爭氣，考上了理想的專業。
虽然家境贫困，但他非常争气，考上了理想的专业。
Although his family was poor, he was very ambitious and was accepted into his ideal major.
雖然家境貧寒，但他依然努力學習。
虽然家境贫寒，但他依然努力学习。
Although his family background is poor, he still studies hard.
那位同學雖然家境清寒，卻奮發向上。
那位同学虽然家境清寒，却奋发向上。
Although that student comes from an impoverished family, he works hard to improve himself.
雖然他家境貧寒，但我們不應該瞧不起他。
虽然他家境贫寒，但我们不应该瞧不起他。
Although his family is poor, we should not look down on him.

Usage Notes

Refers to the financial or general situation of a household.

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