乞丐

qǐ gài

CL 个 gè 名 míng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. beggar

Word relationships

Related words

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• 流浪汉 liú làng hàn 流浪汉 liú làng hàn tramp homeless person, often associated: tramp

Usage notes

Formality

乞丐 is neutral; 叫花子 is informal and can be offensive. Use 乞讨者 in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

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那个 乞丐 在路边坐着。

That beggar is sitting by the roadside.

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Child Words of 乞丐

• 丐 丐 gài: to beg for alms
• 乞 乞 qǐ: to beg