挣 2

挣 [zhèng] 动

1. ■ （用力使自己摆脱束缚） struggle to get free; struggle to free oneself; push and pull; try to throw off:

挣开绳索 free oneself from the bonds

2. ■ （用劳动换取） earn; make; labour for:

挣大钱 make a lot of money;

挣饭吃 earn a living;

她每月大约挣二百元钱。 She earns [makes] about 200 yuan a month.

另见 zhēng。