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收入 (shōurù) vs 赚 (zhuàn) — use 收入 when referring specifically to the total amount received, while 赚 focuses on the act of earning or making a profit.
Be careful not to confuse 收入 with other similar terms like 支出 (zhīchū), which means expenditure or expenses. This term is neutral; it can be used in both formal financial reports and casual conversations about personal finances.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 收入 connects well with other financial vocabulary such as 费用 (fèiyòng, expenses) and 利润 (lìrùn, profit). Students should focus on using it in sentences related to budgeting or salary discussions.
Learners often mistakenly use 收入 in the context of expenses, saying '我的收入是我的支出' (wǒ de shōurù shì wǒ de zhīchū), which translates to 'my income is my expenses.' The correct statement should be '我的收入和支出' (wǒ de shōurù hé zhīchū) meaning 'my income and expenses.'
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How to say to take in in Chinese
“to take in” in Chinese is收入
收入 (shōurù) refers to the amount of money received, often in the context of salary, profit, or revenue in business. It can also imply the act of taking in or receiving something, making it applicable in various financial contexts.
When to use 收入
Be careful not to confuse 收入 with other similar terms like 支出 (zhīchū), which means expenditure or expenses. This term is neutral; it can be used in both formal financial reports and casual conversations about personal finances.
收入 or something close to it
收入 (shōurù) vs 赚 (zhuàn) — use 收入 when referring specifically to the total amount received, while 赚 focuses on the act of earning or making a profit.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 收入 in the context of expenses, saying '我的收入是我的支出' (wǒ de shōurù shì wǒ de zhīchū), which translates to 'my income is my expenses.' The correct statement should be '我的收入和支出' (wǒ de shōurù hé zhīchū) meaning 'my income and expenses.'
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Grammar Patterns of 收入
收入 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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现在夫妻双方分别按各自的____纳税。
Husband and wife are now taxed separately on their incomes.
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Cultural Notes for 收入
Unlike in many Western cultures where income may be discussed openly, in Chinese culture, financial discussions can be more private, reflecting a cultural norm of modesty regarding personal finances.
Frequently Asked Questions about 收入
收入 specifically refers to the total income received, while 赚 means to earn or make a profit.
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