zhuàn
verb HSK 6 #1,425

Meanings

  1. 1 to earn; to make (money)
  2. 2 to profit; to gain

Examples

Tā yī gè yuè zhuàn duōshao qián?
How much does he earn per month?
Zhè bǐ shēngyì zhuàn le bù shǎo.
This deal made quite a profit.
Kāi wǎngdiàn néng zhuàn dào qián ma?
Can you make money running an online store?

Tips

usage
vs (zhèng): Both mean 'to earn,' but emphasizes profit/gain while emphasizes hard labor. 赚钱 is more general; 挣钱 implies earning through hard work.
memory
(shell/money) radical on the left — money coming in.

Stroke Order

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