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挣钱 (zhèngqián) — use 赚钱 (zhuànqián) for a broader sense of earning money, while 挣钱 (zhèngqián) often implies working hard for income.
Be careful not to confuse 赚钱 with other phrases like 赚取 (zhuànqǔ), which means to acquire or obtain. This term is informal; in formal contexts, you might use 赚取收入 (zhuànqǔ shōurù) for 'earning income.' Watch out for the tones, as mispronouncing them can change meaning.
As a practical term related to finances, 赚钱 can be useful for learners at HSK Level 3 or higher. Connect it with other financial vocabulary like 收入 (shōurù - income) and 花钱 (huāqián - spending money) to build a comprehensive understanding of money-related discussions.
Learners often confuse 赚钱 with 赚取, leading to incorrect phrases like '我赚钱收入' (wǒ zhuàn qián shōurù - I earn money income). The correct way would be simply to say '我赚钱' (wǒ zhuàn qián - I earn money).
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How to say to earn money in Chinese
“to earn money” in Chinese is赚钱
赚钱 (zhuàn qián) means 'to earn money' and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. The term can refer to various activities that generate income, from employment to entrepreneurial ventures. It conveys a sense of actively seeking or generating financial gain.
When to use 赚钱
Be careful not to confuse 赚钱 with other phrases like 赚取 (zhuànqǔ), which means to acquire or obtain. This term is informal; in formal contexts, you might use 赚取收入 (zhuànqǔ shōurù) for 'earning income.' Watch out for the tones, as mispronouncing them can change meaning.
赚钱 or something close to it
挣钱 (zhèngqián) — use 赚钱 (zhuànqián) for a broader sense of earning money, while 挣钱 (zhèngqián) often implies working hard for income.
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Learners often confuse 赚钱 with 赚取, leading to incorrect phrases like '我赚钱收入' (wǒ zhuàn qián shōurù - I earn money income). The correct way would be simply to say '我赚钱' (wǒ zhuàn qián - I earn money).
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It's typically considered informal; for formal contexts, use phrases like 赚取收入.
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