Definition
好处 is a broad noun for 'benefit, advantage' in everyday contexts. It differs from 优点 (a person's strong point or merit) and 利益 (material/personal interest). Importantly, 好处 also means a 'favor' or kindness owed, a sense not shared by its synonyms.
noun
benefitadvantagefavor (as in giving someone a personal advantage)
Examples
- 好处。Zhè zhǒng fāngfǎ yǒu hěn duō hǎo chù.This method has many benefits.
- 好处。Tā wèile zìjǐ de hǎo chù zuò le zhè jiàn shì.He did this for his own benefit.
- ，好处。Nǐ bāng wǒ zhège máng, wǒ huì jìzhù nǐ de hǎo chù.If you do me this favor, I will remember your kindness.
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