B1 noun Neutral

薪水

/ɕin˥ ʂweɪ˨˩˦/

A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis, expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee.

Examples

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1

我刚领了薪水。

I just received my salary.

2

该公司提供非常有竞争力的薪水。

The company offers a very competitive salary.

3

这点薪水哪够花啊?

How can this bit of salary be enough to spend?

Word Family

Noun
薪水
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Memory Tip

Think of '薪' (firewood) and '水' (water) - the basic necessities money used to buy.

Quick Quiz

虽然这份工作很累,但是___非常高。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 薪水

Examples

1

我刚领了薪水。

everyday

I just received my salary.

2

该公司提供非常有竞争力的薪水。

formal

The company offers a very competitive salary.

3

这点薪水哪够花啊?

informal

How can this bit of salary be enough to spend?

4

研究显示,薪水水平与员工满意度密切相关。

academic

Research shows that salary levels are closely related to employee satisfaction.

5

我们需要在合同中明确基本薪水。

business

We need to specify the basic salary in the contract.

Word Family

Noun
薪水

Common Collocations

基本薪水 basic salary
薪水待遇 salary and benefits
涨薪水 salary increase
高薪水 high salary
扣薪水 to deduct salary

Common Phrases

薪水单

payslip

平均薪水

average salary

期望薪水

expected salary

Often Confused With

薪水 vs 收入

薪水 is specifically from a job, while 收入 (income) can include investments, rent, etc.

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Usage Notes

Very frequent in IELTS Listening Section 2 and Writing Task 2 regarding employment and standard of living.

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Common Mistakes

In informal speech, '工资' is more common, but '薪水' is better for formal contexts.

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Memory Tip

Think of '薪' (firewood) and '水' (water) - the basic necessities money used to buy.

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Word Origin

Historically 'firewood and water,' the basic necessities of life.

Grammar Patterns

拿/领薪水 薪水很高/低

Quick Quiz

虽然这份工作很累,但是___非常高。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 薪水

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