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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
增收zēngshōuto increase revenue; to increase income by (x amount); to levy (a surcharge, tax increase etc)HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #67232, Very Hard
zēngshōu(zeng1shou1)zeng shou T1
  1. 1to increase revenue
  2. 2to increase income by (x amount)
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March 24, 2026

增收zēngshōu(zeng1shou1)

增收 (zēngshōu) means 'to increase income or revenue.' It is commonly used in business contexts, referring to strategies or actions taken to enhance financial earnings. The term emphasizes growth and improvement in financial terms, often associated with effective management or investment.

Strokes21Frequency#67232DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, increasing one's income is often viewed as a sign of success and hard work. The concept of 增收 aligns with the societal value placed on economic growth and prosperity, especially during times of financial reform.

Memory tip

Think of 增 (zēng) as a rising sun, symbolizing growth, and 收 (shōu) as a hand gathering in money. Imagine a farmer who increases his harvest (增) and collects (收) more produce, representing increased income.

Meanings of 增收

zēngshōu(zeng1shou1)
1to increase revenue
2to increase income by (x amount)
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增收Simplified
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

增加 (zēngjiā) vs 增收 (zēngshōu): use 增收 specifically when referring to increasing income or revenue, whereas 增加 can apply to any increase in quantity or degree.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 增收 with 增长 (zēngzhǎng), which means 'to grow' in a broader sense. It's more commonly used in formal business discussions, so it's best to use it in professional settings. Avoid using it in casual conversation to prevent sounding overly formal.

HSK Study Tips

Although 增收 is not an HSK vocabulary term, it can be linked to HSK Level 4 words like 收入 (shōurù - income) and 增加 (zēngjiā - to increase). Focus on understanding the components and context of financial discussions to better grasp its usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 增收 with 增益 (zēngyì), which means 'gain.' For example, saying '我们需要增益收入' (We need to gain income) is incorrect; it should be '我们需要增收收入' (We need to increase income).

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Component characters

增zēngto increase
HSK 515 strokes土
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收shōuto receive
HSK 36 strokes攵
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How to say to increase revenue in Chinese

“to increase revenue” in Chinese is增收zēngshōu

增收 (zēngshōu) means 'to increase income or revenue.' It is commonly used in business contexts, referring to strategies or actions taken to enhance financial earnings. The term emphasizes growth and improvement in financial terms, often associated with effective management or investment.

When to use 增收

Be careful not to confuse 增收 with 增长 (zēngzhǎng), which means 'to grow' in a broader sense. It's more commonly used in formal business discussions, so it's best to use it in professional settings. Avoid using it in casual conversation to prevent sounding overly formal.

增收 or something close to it

增加 (zēngjiā) vs 增收 (zēngshōu): use 增收 specifically when referring to increasing income or revenue, whereas 增加 can apply to any increase in quantity or degree.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 增收 with 增益 (zēngyì), which means 'gain.' For example, saying '我们需要增益收入' (We need to gain income) is incorrect; it should be '我们需要增收收入' (We need to increase income).

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You can say: '公司计划通过新产品来增收。' (The company plans to increase revenue through a new product.)

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