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destitute, poverty-stricken, miserable ☊ 
nghèo nàn ☊
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like: nghèo nàn → →
a classic example of poor communication ☊ classic ☊
The house is in a generally poor condition. ☊ condition ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
We led a poor but happy enough existence as children. ☊ existence ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
poor housing conditions ☊ housing ☊
poor food/light/soil ☊ poor ☊
poor working conditions ☊ working ☊