经济不景气 (Jīngjì bù jǐngqì) - economic downturn: Refers to a period when the economy is not doing well, leading to lower incomes and higher prices.
物价上涨 (Wùjià shàngzhǎng) - price hike/inflation: When the general level of prices for goods and services increases over time, making things more expensive.
贫困 (Pínkùn) - poverty: The state of being extremely poor, where people struggle to afford basic necessities.