Definition
福利 (fú lì) refers to concrete benefits and welfare provided by an employer, government, or institution (e.g., health insurance, pensions, subsidies). 利益 (lì yì), the most confusable sibling, means 'interest, benefit' in a broader, often financial or personal sense; 益处 (yì chù) is a formal word for 'advantage, benefit' in abstract or long-term contexts.
(employee) benefitswelfaresocial welfarepublic benefits
Easily confused
- 浮力fú lìsound-alikebuoyancy
Examples
- 福利，。Zhè jiā gōngsī de fú lì fēicháng hǎo, yuángōng dōu hěn mǎnyì.This company's benefits are very good, and the employees are all satisfied.
- 。Zhèngfǔ yīnggāi wèi lǎorén hé értóng tígōng gèng duō fú lì.The government should provide more welfare for the elderly and children.
- 。Shèhuì fú lì zhìdù zài xǔduō guójiā bùduàn wánshàn.Social welfare systems are continuously improving in many countries.
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