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挣
zhèng, zhēng
Description
"挣"最常见的意思是通过工作得到钱，比如"挣钱"。
The most common meaning of "挣" is to earn money through work, such as in "挣钱".
它也可以表示用力去做，读作 zhēng，比如"挣扎"。
It can also mean to exert effort, pronounced zhēng, as in "挣扎".
Meanings
挣zhèng
to earn (money) through work
他每个月挣很多钱。
He earns a lot of money every month.
挣zhēng
to struggle; to try hard to break free
小猫想挣开我的手。
The kitten wants to wriggle out of my hand.
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Notes
- Reading
挣 is zhèng for "earn," but zhēng in 挣扎/挣脱 meaning to struggle.
- Nuance
挣钱 stresses earning through effort/labor, while 赚钱 can imply profit or gain.
In videos
“嗯，因为你工作很努力，你挣很多钱，”
“就是她老公一个月能挣五六千块钱”
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