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乞丐
qǐgài
Description
“乞丐”是指没有钱、在街上向别人要钱或要吃的东西的人。
"乞丐" refers to a person who has no money and asks others for money or food on the street.
这个词比较正式，说话时人们也常说“要饭的”。
This word is quite formal; people often say "要饭的" in conversation.
Meanings
乞丐qǐgài
a beggar; a person who begs for money or food
街上有一个乞丐在要钱。
There is a beggar asking for money on the street.
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Notes
- Etymology
乞 means "to beg" and 丐 also means "to beg/beggar", forming a synonym compound.
- Nuance
More formal/written than the colloquial 要饭的.
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