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Definition 2024

清貧

清貧

See also: 清贫

Chinese

		clear; distinct; complete clear; distinct; complete; pure	poor
trad. (清貧)		清	貧
simp. (清贫)		清	贫

Adjective

清貧

destitute
poor but upright

Usage notes

This term is commonly used to describe 讀書人／读书人 (dúshūrén) - i.e. scholars or intellectuals.