赚取 (zhuàn qǔ) is a verb meaning 'to gain' or 'to earn' — especially something intangible and valuable, such as trust, experience, respect, or credibility. It combines 赚 (zhuàn), which originally means 'to make money' or 'to profit', and 取 (qǔ), meaning 'to take' or 'to obtain'. Together, they convey the idea of actively acquiring something through effort, time, or skill — not passively receiving it. Unlike 赚 (zhuàn) alone — which almost always refers to money — 赚取 broadens the scope to non-material gains.

This word is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts: workplace communication, education, personal development, and social interactions. You’ll hear it in phrases like 赚取信任 (gain trust), 赚取经验 (gain experience), or 赚取口碑 (earn a good reputation). It implies intentionality and effort — the subject must do something concrete to achieve the result. It’s rarely used with physical objects or money alone; for monetary earnings, use 赚 or 挣 instead.