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挣取 (zhèngqǔ) - use 挣钱 when emphasizing the act of making money, while 挣取 focuses more on the process of acquiring or obtaining it.
Be careful not to confuse 挣钱 with other phrases related to finance, such as 赚钱 (zhuàn qián), which also means 'to make money' but implies profit. This phrase is more informal and commonly used in daily conversations rather than formal contexts.
While 挣钱 is not in the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 concepts like 工作 (gōngzuò - work) and 收入 (shōurù - income). Focus on using it in sentences about jobs and financial endeavors to reinforce your vocabulary.
Learners often incorrectly use 挣钱 in a passive sense, saying something like '我挣钱了' (I made money) instead of the correct '我在挣钱' (I am making money). Be mindful to convey the ongoing action.
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How to say to make money in Chinese
“to make money” in Chinese is挣钱
挣钱 means 'to make money' or 'to earn money.' It is commonly used in contexts related to work, business, and financial gain. The phrase emphasizes the active effort involved in generating income.
When to use 挣钱
Be careful not to confuse 挣钱 with other phrases related to finance, such as 赚钱 (zhuàn qián), which also means 'to make money' but implies profit. This phrase is more informal and commonly used in daily conversations rather than formal contexts.
挣钱 or something close to it
挣取 (zhèngqǔ) - use 挣钱 when emphasizing the act of making money, while 挣取 focuses more on the process of acquiring or obtaining it.
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Learners often incorrectly use 挣钱 in a passive sense, saying something like '我挣钱了' (I made money) instead of the correct '我在挣钱' (I am making money). Be mindful to convey the ongoing action.
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挣钱 emphasizes the act of making money, while 赚钱 implies making a profit, often after deducting expenses.
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