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earn in Chinese

earn in Chinese is 掙 — earn means to receive money in return for work done.

earn in Chinese

掙
verb
Pronounced: zhēng
(transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).

What does "earn" mean?

  1. verb To receive money in return for work done.
    "Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent."
  2. verb To gain something, such as respect or a reputation, through effort or merit.
    "With their hard work and dedication, they earned respect and a seat at the table."
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earn in a sentence

  • Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.
  • She earns a good salary as a software engineer.
  • With their hard work and dedication, they earned respect and a seat at the table.
  • He earned the team's trust after years of reliable work.

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What is "earn" in Chinese?
"earn" in Chinese is 掙. earn means: To receive money in return for work done.
How do you pronounce 掙?
"earn" in Chinese is 掙, pronounced "zhēng".
How do you use "earn" in a sentence?
Example: "She earns a good salary as a software engineer." In Chinese, "earn" is 掙.
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