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Meaning of 清苦

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清 qīng 苦 kǔ
destitute but honest; poor and simple; spartan; austere
Related Words
Synonym: 清贫
Antonyms: 阔绰 富裕
Example Sentences
1
这个清苦女孩泪流满面
。
The poor girl was in tears.
2
因此
,
童年的孔子和母亲清苦度日
。
Thus, Confucius lived in poverty with his mother since childhood.
3
最近的调查表明清苦可能北非如此
。
Recent research suggests this may not be so.
4
习惯了早上用清苦的沸水唤醒胃的知觉
。
Accustomed to the morning wake-up with boiling water impoverished stomach perception.
5
我们得收紧裤带
,
过一段时间的清苦日子了
。
We have to suck in our bellies for a period.