"slums" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 贫民窟
• 棚户区

Definition

城市中极为贫困和拥挤的地区，人们通常生活条件很差，缺乏适当住房、卫生设施或服务。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于复数（如'the slums'）。在新闻或正式场合使用较多，日常用语中较少。可能带有贬义，有时会用“棚户区”或“低收入社区”替代表达。

Examples

Many people live in slums without clean water.

许多人住在**贫民窟**里，没有干净的水。

Children growing up in slums face many challenges.

在**贫民窟**长大的孩子面临许多挑战。

The city is trying to improve living conditions in the slums.

这座城市正在努力改善**贫民窟**的居住条件。

He spent his childhood in the slums but went on to become a doctor.

他小时候住在**贫民窟**，后来成为了一名医生。

Schools in the slums often lack enough teachers and resources.

**贫民窟**里的学校通常缺乏足够的老师和资源。

Tourists rarely visit the slums, but some organizations arrange guided tours to raise awareness.

游客很少去**贫民窟**，但有些组织安排导览提高人们的关注。