This is the 4740th most frequent Chinese word.
穷困
"穷困" means poverty or destitution.
In this sentence, '穷困' is used to describe financial hardship experienced by one's family situation.
他因为家里穷困,没有钱继续学业。
He is unable to continue his studies due to his family's poverty.
Here, '穷困' refers to the lack of resources or prosperity at the village level, impacting its residents collectively.
村庄的穷困使得居民不得不迁移到城市寻找机会。
The poverty of the village compelled the residents to move to the city in search of opportunities.
In this usage, '穷困' describes the state of deprivation or lack affecting the targeted children, emphasizing assistance required.