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.
HSK 7, rank #67232, Very Hard
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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.
Frequency#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.
About 增收
增收Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 增收
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about 增收
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.)
A synonym is 增加收入 (zēngjiā shōurù), which also means 'to increase income.'
It is primarily used in business contexts rather than everyday conversation.
