"indigent" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 贫困的
• 穷困的

Definition

“Indigent” 指极度贫困，没有基本生活必需品，如食物、住所或金钱。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Indigent” 属于正式用语，常用于法律或官方语境。日常交流多用“贫穷”或“穷困”。使用“indigent”时，强调极度贫困。

Examples

The shelter provides food for indigent families.

收容所为**贫困的**家庭提供食物。

Many indigent people lack access to medical care.

许多**贫困的**人无法获得医疗服务。

The court appointed a lawyer for the indigent defendant.

法院为这位**贫困的**被告指派了一位律师。

He grew up in an indigent neighborhood, but never lost hope.

他在一个**贫困的**社区长大，但从未失去希望。

The charity focuses on supporting indigent students to finish their education.

该慈善机构专注于帮**贫困的**学生完成学业。

After losing his job, he became almost indigent for a while.

失业后，他一度变得几乎**贫困**。