小康

xiǎo kāng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

1. Xiaokang, a Confucian near-ideal state of society, second only to Datong 大同[dà tóng]
2. moderately affluent
3. well-off
4. a period of peace and prosperity

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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贫困

pín kùn

impoverished

economic status; 小康 is moderately well-off, 贫困 is impoverished

Related words

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大同

dà tóng

(Confucianism) Great Harmony (concept of an ideal society)

Confucian ideal society ranking; 大同 is the ultimate ideal, 小康 is the next best

温饱

wēn bǎo

to have enough food and warm clothes

stages of economic well-being; 温饱 means having enough to eat and wear, 小康 is a step above

Synonyms

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富裕

fù yù

Fuyu county in Qiqihar 齊齊哈爾|齐齐哈尔[qí qí hā ěr], Heilongjiang

describing financial well-being

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in set phrases like 小康社会 (moderately prosperous society) and 小康生活 (comfortable life).

Example Sentences

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我们努力建设小康社会。

We strive to build a moderately prosperous society.

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Words Containing 小康

小康社会

xiǎo kāng shè huì

society in which the material needs of most citizens are adequately met

Child Words of 小康

small

healthy

小康