"favela" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 贫民窟（巴西）

Definition

“贫民窟”是指巴西城市边缘的一种非正式社区，许多人在这里住在自建的简单房屋中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Favela”为葡萄牙语外来词，特指巴西的贫民窟，不泛指世界其他贫困社区。在新闻、纪录片和学术语境常用，语气中性，但某些场合可带有负面色彩。

Examples

Many people live in a favela in Rio de Janeiro.

许多人住在里约热内卢的**贫民窟**。

A favela is usually found on the edge of a big city.

**贫民窟**通常位于大城市的边缘。

The houses in a favela are built by the people who live there.

**贫民窟**里的房屋是居民自己建的。

He grew up in a favela and now works to help his community.

他在**贫民窟**长大，现在致力于帮助社区。

There are music and dance festivals held in the favelas every year.

每年**贫民窟**都会举办音乐和舞蹈节。

Visitors sometimes take tours to learn about life in a favela.

游客有时会参观**贫民窟**，了解当地生活。