Definition
穷鬼 is a derogatory noun that literally means 'poor ghost'. It is used as an insult for a poor person, carrying strong contempt and dehumanization — much harsher than the neutral 穷人 ('poor person'). Use with caution; it is offensive.
n.
(derogatory) pauperpoor bastardpoverty-stricken fellow
Examples
- ，穷鬼。Tā nàme qióng, méi rén yuànyì gēn qióng guǐ zuò péngyou.He is so poor that no one wants to be friends with a pauper like him.
- 穷鬼。Tā lǎo cháoxiào nàxiē qióng guǐ.She always mocks those paupers.
- 穷鬼，。Bié mà tā shì qióng guǐ, tā yě hěn nǔlì de.Don't call him a pauper — he works hard too.
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