叫化子 — “A beggar”
叫化子 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a beggar”. A mendicant. Literally, “Beggar; one who begs for food”.
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叫化子 Pronunciation and Pinyin
叫化子 Character Breakdown
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过去，很多生活困苦的人为了温饱，不得不沦为叫化子，靠乞讨度日
In the past, many individuals facing hardship, in order to secure food and clothing, were compelled to become beggars and sustain themselves through mendicancy.
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Open the tool →Questions about 叫化子
What does 叫化子 mean?
叫化子 (jiào huā zi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a beggar”.
How do you pronounce 叫化子?
叫化子 is pronounced jiào huā zi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 叫化子 literally mean?
Literally, 叫化子 means “Beggar; one who begs for food”. It is used to mean “a beggar”.
What is the Chinese definition of 叫化子?
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