利益 (lì yì) — benefit; (material) interest
Definition
利益 (lìyì) covers both tangible 'interests/benefits' (your stake, what you gain) and broader material advantage — more formal and weightier than 好处, which is everyday 'good point/benefit'. Often pairs with verbs like 保护, 损害, 追求 in formal contexts.
noun
benefit(material) interest
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 利益。Wǒ men bù néng zhǐ gù zì jǐ de lì yì.We can't just look after our own interests.
- 利益。Zhè ge zhèng cè bǎo hù le nóng mín de lì yì.This policy protects the farmers' interests.
- 利益。Tā wèi le lì yì shén me dōu yuàn yì zuò.He is willing to do anything for gain.
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