Chinese

xīnshuǐ
Meaning: salary; wages; pay
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他每個月的薪水很高。
他每个月的薪水很高。
His monthly salary is very high.
她的薪水除了維持自己的生活之外,還得供給妹妹求學所需的費用。
In addition to maintaining her own life, her salary must also provide for her younger sister's education expenses.
每個月的薪水都會扣除保險費。
Insurance premiums are deducted from the salary every month.
這份工作的薪水很高,但相比之下,壓力也很大。
The salary for this job is very high, but in contrast, the pressure is also very great.

Usage Notes

Refers to the money paid to an employee for their work.

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