Senses
挣/ 掙 (bound form) struggle
(bound form) Used exclusively in the word 挣扎 .
挣/ 掙 to earn
to earn money or acquire property through labor or effort
挣/ 掙 to break free
to struggle or exert force to break loose from restraints or bonds
挣/ 掙 to strive for
to vie for or struggle to gain honor or reputation