famine in Chinese
famine in Chinese is 饥荒, 災荒 — famine means a severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
famine in Chinese
饥荒
Pronounced: jī huāng
災荒
Pronounced: zāi huāng
(countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
What does "famine" mean?
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noun A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
"Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region."
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noun A severe shortage of something in general, not just food.
"The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers."
famine in a sentence
- Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region.
- Aid agencies rushed food supplies to the famine-hit province.
- The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "famine" in Chinese?
"famine" in Chinese is 饥荒, 災荒. famine means: A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
How do you pronounce 饥荒?
"famine" in Chinese is 饥荒, pronounced "jī huāng".
How do you use "famine" in a sentence?
Example: "Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region." In Chinese, "famine" is 饥荒, 災荒.
Are there other ways to say "famine" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "famine": 饥荒, 災荒.
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