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挣 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
used in 掙扎|挣扎[zheng1 zha2]
to struggle to get free; to strive to acquire; to make (money)
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to make money
to earn
to throw off
see 掙扎|挣扎[zheng1 zha2]
to struggle
deathbed struggle
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Making money is his religion.
Source: Tatoeba #10192308 · CC BY 2.0 FRTom struggled to his feet.
Source: Tatoeba #13887453 · CC BY 2.0 FRIt is easier to get money than to keep it.
Source: Tatoeba #6461951 · CC BY 2.0 FRI struggled to get out of the subway.
Source: Tatoeba #350057 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe more you earn, the more you spend.
Source: Tatoeba #431633 · CC BY 2.0 FRHow much money does he make a month?
Source: Tatoeba #1323989 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.