Chinese

lìhài
Meaning: pros and cons; interests; advantages and disadvantages; (also) severe; powerful
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Handwriting

利
害

Example sentences

Before investing, we must carefully weigh the pros and cons.
在這件案子中,因為有利害關係,他必須申請迴避。
在这件案子中,因为有利害关系,他必须申请回避。
In this case, because of a conflict of interest, he must apply to recuse himself.

Usage Notes

When used as a noun, it refers to interests or benefits and harms. When used as an adjective, it is synonymous with 厲害 (severe/powerful).

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