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economic depression

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xiao1tiao2 • xiāotiáo

Meaning


Primary

economic depression

Alternatives

economic slump, depression

Mnemonic


You know if we are in an 萧条 economic depression if you go to the nearest retail 条 strip and see that it is 萧 desolate.

Usage


经济 萧条 导致 很多 公司 倒闭。

The economic depression has caused many companies to go bankrupt.

这 座 城市 因为 萧条 而 失去 活力。

This city has lost its vitality due to the economic depression.

在 萧条 的 时期, 很难 找到 工作。

During an economic depression, it is very difficult to find a job.

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