"favelas" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 贫民窟（巴西）

Definition

贫民窟是一种非正式住宅区，尤其指巴西很多贫困家庭居住的地方，通常住房拥挤、基础设施不足，但社区关系紧密。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“贫民窟”通常指世界各地的贫困地区，但“favelas”特指巴西的此类区域。在中文报道或纪录片中有时直接音译作“法韦拉”。

Examples

Many families live in favelas in Rio de Janeiro.

里约热内卢有许多家庭居住在**贫民窟**。

Favelas are often crowded and hilly.

**贫民窟**通常很拥挤，建在山坡上。

Many people in the favelas have strong community ties.

**贫民窟**居民通常有很强的社区关系。

Some tourists take guided tours of the favelas to learn about life there.

有些游客会跟着导游参观**贫民窟**，了解当地的生活。

Growing up in the favelas taught him resilience and creativity.

在**贫民窟**长大让他学会了坚韧和创造力。

Artists from the favelas are becoming famous nationally.

来自**贫民窟**的艺术家正逐渐在全国成名。