zaan6賺赚
Jyutpingzaan6
Yalejaahn
Definition
To earn, gain, or make money, points, or other benefits.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Focuses specifically on financial gain or tangible benefits like points or rewards. It is frequently used in the phrase 賺錢 to describe the act of making a living or turning a profit. Unlike some other verbs, it carries a sense of active effort or successful acquisition of wealth.
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Common phrases
to make money
to earn extra money
Common mistake
Avoid using it for general 'getting' or 'receiving' things, as it strictly implies an exchange or effort for a gain. Do not confuse it with 搵, which is a much broader term for finding or earning money that is more common in casual speech.
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