🇬🇧🇨🇳 poor - 贫穷的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "poor" ("贫穷的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Poor" describes someone who has very little money or material possessions. It can also refer to something of low quality or standard, such as poor health or poor performance.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My piggy bank is so poor, even the pennies feel lonely in there.

Poor Grandma thought she was texting me, but she actually messaged a pizza place.

My poor friend is so broke, he can't even afford to pay attention.

I made a cake, but my poor baking skills turned it into a pancake.

Mom tried to dance to my music. Poor Mom. Poor me. Poor everyone watching.

The poor man sat on the poor step by the poor house. His poor coat had big holes. He had a poor cup with little soup. A girl saw him and gave her warm hat and bread. The poor man smiled and said, "Thank you." The girl felt warm inside.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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