他雖然出身貧寒，但憑藉努力改變了自己的境遇。
Although he was born into poverty, he changed his circumstances through hard work.
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Example sentences
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.
雖然他家境貧寒，但我們不應該瞧不起他。
Although his family is poor, we should not look down on him.
Usage Notes
Describes a state of poverty, especially regarding family circumstances.
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