挣zhènɡ

 ❶ （用力使自己摆脱束缚） struggle to get free; struggle to free oneself; push and pull; try to throw off: ～ 开绳索 free oneself from the bonds
❷ （用劳动换取） earn; make; labour for: ～ 大钱 make a lot of money; ～ 饭吃 earn a living; 她每月大约 ～ 800元钱。 She earns [makes] about 800 yuan a month.
另见 see also zhēnɡ。
◆挣揣 [书] struggle; strive hard; 挣命 struggle to save one's life; 挣钱 earn money; make money; 挣脱 struggle to free oneself; shake off; get rid of