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7-9

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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