薪
水

About

The word "薪水" is formed by combining the characters "薪" (xīn), meaning firewood, and "水" (shuǐ), meaning water. Historically, in ancient China, these were essential goods provided as part of compensation for labor, with firewood for fuel and water for daily needs. Over time, the term evolved to represent monetary wages, directly deriving from the tangible items used as payment.

Example Sentences Hide

我的薪水每月发放。

Wǒ de xīnshuǐ měi yuè fāfàng.

My salary is paid monthly.

公司决定提高员工的薪水。

Gōngsī juédìng tígāo yuángōng de xīnshuǐ.

The company decided to raise employees' salaries.

由于他工作努力，老板给他加了薪水。

Yóuyú tā gōngzuò nǔlì, lǎobǎn gěi tā jiā le xīnshuǐ.

Because he works hard, the boss gave him a salary increase.

如果薪水不满意，你可以考虑换工作。

Rúguǒ xīnshuǐ bù mǎnyì, nǐ kěyǐ kǎolǜ huàn gōngzuò.

If you are not satisfied with your salary, you can consider changing jobs.

在谈判合同时，薪水待遇是首要讨论的事项。

Zài tánpàn hétóng shí, xīnshuǐ dàiyù shì shǒuyào tǎolùn de shìxiàng.

When negotiating a contract, salary and benefits are the primary items for discussion.

Word Definition - 薪水

xīn shuǐ salary; wage

Individual Character Details

薪 xīn
水 shuǐ, shuǐ