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貧民窟 — meaning in English

pín mín kū

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English meaning

  • favela noun A densely populated, informal urban settlement, especially in Brazil, often lacking full access to public services.
  • shantytown noun An area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.

Senses

貧民窟 is used for these senses in English:

  • favela A slum or shantytown, especially in Brazil.
  • shantytown An area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.
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