寠 (jù) - Poor, impoverished & destitute

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jù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

寠 · jù

Poor, impoverished;

destitute;

humble dwelling;

also refers to a small container or basket.

Poor, impoverisheddestitutehumble dwelling

Usage highlights

PovertyImpoverished householdHumble dwellingDestitute lifePoor and lowlySmall basket

Synonyms

  • 贫— poor, impoverished
  • 穷— poor, destitute
  • 陋— humble, simple

Antonyms

  • 富— wealthy, rich
  • 裕— affluent, abundant
  • 丰— plentiful, abundant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They lived in a poor hut (寠人之庐).
  • The family endured poverty for years (家道寠乏).
  • He carried a small basket (手持寠筐).
  • The village appeared impoverished (村庄显得寠陋).

Collocations

  • Poverty-stricken(贫寠)
  • Impoverished household(寠家)
  • Humble dwelling(寠室)
  • Destitute life(寠生活)
  • Poor and lowly(寠贱)
  • Small basket(寠筐)

Idioms

  • Poor and humble, yet maintaining integrity(寠而不谄)
  • Living in poverty but content(寠居乐道)
  • From poverty to prosperity(由寠至丰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 寠 often describes material poverty but sometimes carries connotations of moral integrity despite hardship.
  • The character appears in historical texts discussing social stratification and economic conditions.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical contexts or literary works.

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