赚 (zhuàn) - To earn, to make a profit & to gain

赚Tone 4

zhuàn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

志

赚 · zhuàn

To earn, to make a profit;

to gain;

to be profitable.

To earn, to make a profitto gainto be profitable.

Usage highlights

Earn moneyMake a profitEarn a livingNet profitEarn a salaryBusiness profit

Synonyms

  • 挣— To earn (money through labor)
  • 盈利— To make a profit
  • 获利— To gain profit

Antonyms

  • 赔— To lose money, to compensate
  • 亏— To suffer a loss, to be deficient
  • 花— To spend money

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He earns a good salary (赚很多钱).
  • This business is very profitable (这个生意很赚钱).
  • I made a lot of money from that investment (我从那笔投资中赚了很多).
  • She works hard to earn a living (她努力工作赚钱谋生).

Collocations

  • Earn money(赚钱)
  • Make a profit(赚利润)
  • Earn a living(赚生活费)
  • Net profit(赚净利)
  • Earn a salary(赚工资)
  • Business profit(生意赚钱)

Idioms

  • To earn a fortune(赚大钱)
  • To make a killing(赚翻了)
  • To earn an honest living(赚良心钱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects the importance of commerce and financial success in modern Chinese society.
  • Often used in business contexts to discuss profitability and economic gain.
  • The character combines 'shell' (贝) representing money with components related to accumulation.

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