Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Low incomes refer to the situation where individuals or households earn a small amount of money, usually below the average income level.
Related terms
贫困 (Pínkùn) - poverty: It refers to the state of extreme financial hardship where individuals or families lack basic necessities.
工资 (Gōngzī) - wages/salary: It represents the amount of money earned by an individual for their work, which can be high or low depending on various factors.
收入不平等 (Shōurù bù píngděng) - income inequality: This term describes the unequal distribution of wealth and earnings among different individuals or groups in society.