薪水
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
3 of 5我刚领了薪水。
I just received my salary.
该公司提供非常有竞争力的薪水。
The company offers a very competitive salary.
这点薪水哪够花啊?
How can this bit of salary be enough to spend?
Word Family
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
我刚领了薪水。
everydayI just received my salary.
该公司提供非常有竞争力的薪水。
formalThe company offers a very competitive salary.
这点薪水哪够花啊?
informalHow can this bit of salary be enough to spend?
研究显示,薪水水平与员工满意度密切相关。
academicResearch shows that salary levels are closely related to employee satisfaction.
我们需要在合同中明确基本薪水。
businessWe need to specify the basic salary in the contract.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
薪水单
payslip
平均薪水
average salary
期望薪水
expected salary
Often Confused With
薪水 is specifically from a job, while 收入 (income) can include investments, rent, etc.
Usage Notes
Very frequent in IELTS Listening Section 2 and Writing Task 2 regarding employment and standard of living.
Common Mistakes
In informal speech, '工资' is more common, but '薪水' is better for formal contexts.
Memory Tip
Think of '薪' (firewood) and '水' (water) - the basic necessities money used to buy.
Word Origin
Historically 'firewood and water,' the basic necessities of life.
Grammar Patterns
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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