不利 (bù lì) — unfavorable, disadvantageous, harmful
Definition
Used for situations, conditions, or factors that work against someone — not for things that are morally bad (that's 不良 or 有害). Direct opposite of 有利.
adjective
unfavorabledisadvantageousharmful
Examples
- 不利。Zhè ge fāng àn duì gōng sī de fā zhǎn hěn bù lì.This plan is unfavorable to the company's development.
- 不利。Mù qián de jīng jì xíng shì duì tóu zī bù lì.The current economic situation is unfavorable for investment.
- 不利。Zhè zhǒng zhèng cè duì nóng mín hěn bù lì.This policy is very disadvantageous to farmers.
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