Chinese

lìyì
Meaning: benefit; interest; profit
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

利
益

Example sentences

We must protect the public's interests.
我們應該優先考慮集體的利益。
我们应该优先考虑集体的利益。
We should prioritize the collective's interests.
不要只看眼前的利益。
Don't just look at immediate benefits.
我們必須考慮整體的利益。
我们必须考虑整体的利益。
We must consider the interests of the whole.
這件事涉及許多人的利益。
这件事涉及许多人的利益。
This matter involves the interests of many people.
這兩個國家為了共同利益,組成了軍事同盟。
这两个国家为了共同利益,组成了军事同盟。
These two countries formed a military alliance for common interests.
在制定計劃時,我們必須顧及所有人的利益。
在制定计划时,我们必须顾及所有人的利益。
When making plans, we must consider everyone's interests.
保護環境是與每個人都息息相關的切身利益。
保护环境是与每个人都息息相关的切身利益。
Environmental protection is a personal interest closely related to everyone.
那些政客只關心自己的選舉,而不是民眾的利益。
那些政客只关心自己的选举,而不是民众的利益。
Those politicians only care about their own elections, not the interests of the public.
為了利益出賣朋友是卑鄙的行為。
为了利益出卖朋友是卑鄙的行为。
It is a despicable act to betray friends for profit.

Usage Notes

Refers to advantages, benefits, or gains, often in a collective or formal context.

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