增收

zēngshōu

to increase revenue

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"增收" literally means "to increase income or revenue." It is commonly used in economic, business, and agricultural contexts to describe efforts or results related to raising earnings.

Common Contexts

You will often see "增收" in discussions about company profits, government economic policies, or farmers improving their harvest income. It implies a positive growth in financial returns.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 增收目标 (increase revenue target): used when setting financial goals.
  • 实现增收 (achieve increased income): describes successful income growth.
  • 政策增收 (policy to increase income): refers to government measures aimed at boosting earnings.

Usage Notes

"增收" is a formal term often found in written reports, news, and official documents. It is less common in casual conversation but important for learners interested in business or economics. Avoid confusing it with "增加" which means "to increase" in a more general sense; "增收" specifically relates to income or revenue.

Summary

Use "增收" when talking about increasing financial gains, especially in formal or professional contexts. It highlights the growth aspect of income rather than just any increase.

Example Sentences

公司今年的目标是增收10%。

Gōngsī jīnnián de mùbiāo shì zēngshōu 10%.

The company's goal this year is to increase revenue by 10%.

农民通过种植新品种实现了增收。

Nóngmín tōngguò zhòngzhí xīn pǐnzhǒng shíxiànle zēngshōu.

Farmers achieved increased income by planting new varieties.

政府出台政策帮助企业增收。

Zhèngfǔ chūtái zhèngcè bāngzhù qǐyè zēngshōu.

The government introduced policies to help enterprises increase their