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赚 is a phono-semantic compound, with its traditional form 賺 combining the semantic 貝 (cowrie shell, symbolizing wealth) and the phonetic component 兼 (jiān). The simplified version substitutes the traditional shell radical with 贝 while retaining the phonetic element. Historically tied to commerce, the character primarily came to mean earning profit through trade. It once also carried a secondary sense of swindling money, but modern usage focuses almost entirely on legitimate financial gain.
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爸爸赚钱养家。
她赚到第一桶金。
我们计划赚取利润。
他投资股票赚了钱。
赚外汇需要专业知识。
虽然工作辛苦，但赚得多。
他通过兼职赚额外收入。
在数字经济中，赚钱的方式发生了变化。