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知識貧乏

zi1 sik1 pan4 fat6

lack of knowledge

Level: 3
This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

知識貧乏

This word was added by WANNABEAFREAK on 4th Sep 2008 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008

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知 zi1 zi3 zhi1 {zhi4} - know, understand, comprehend
識 sik1 shi2 chi4 - [v] know
貧 pan4 pin2 - [1] poverty; poor; impoverished; needy; destit
乏 fat6 fa2 - lack; deficient; tired

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