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earn

HSK 10
zhuàn
タン、レン
すか.す
Phonosemantic compound. 貝 represents the meaning and 兼 represents the sound.
Components
Traditional (賺)
Meaning component
shellfish
In ancient China shells were used as currency.
Phonetic component
jiān double
unite, combine
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Simplified (赚)
sea shell+ double =
make money
Meaning component
bèi sea shell
In ancient China shells were used as currency.
Phonetic component
jiān double
unite, combine
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Notes
Chinese
/ [zhuàn]
to earn; to make a profit
/ [zuàn]
to cheat; to swindle
Example Sentences