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穷 (qióng)

Meaning:

poor, destitute; to exhaust

HSK 6

Frequency: #5273

Pinyin: qióng

Strokes: 7

Radical: 穴

How to Write 穷 - 7 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "穷" in Chinese

The Chinese character 穷 (qióng) means "poor, destitute; to exhaust". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 穷 include: 不穷, 受穷, 哭穷.

📚 Words and Phrases with 穷

Common words containing this character

不穷 bu4 qiong2

受穷 shou4 qiong2

哭穷 ku1 qiong2

to bewail one's poverty

固穷 gu4 qiong2

to endure poverty stoically

有穷 you3 qiong2

无穷 wu2 qiong2

穷人 qiong2 ren2

穷匮 qiong2 kui4

to be short of sth

缝穷 feng2 qiong2

to sew and mend clothes for a pittance

词穷 ci2 qiong2

to not know what to say; to be lost for words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "穷"?: The pinyin is qióng
How many strokes does "穷" have?: It has 7 strokes
What does "穷" mean?: poor, destitute; to exhaust
What is the radical of "穷"?: The radical is "穴"