利益
The advantage or benefit that is gained from something, often related to finance or power.
Examples
3 of 5为了大家的利益,请保持安静。
For everyone's benefit, please keep quiet.
经济全球化对不同国家的利益影响不同。
Economic globalization affects the interests of different countries differently.
我们在谈判中要维护公司的利益。
We must protect the company's interests during negotiations.
Word Family
Memory Tip
利 (lì) means profit, 益 (yì) means gain/benefit. Double gain.
Quick Quiz
在商业合作中,我们要实现互惠互___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 利
Examples
为了大家的利益,请保持安静。
everydayFor everyone's benefit, please keep quiet.
经济全球化对不同国家的利益影响不同。
academicEconomic globalization affects the interests of different countries differently.
我们在谈判中要维护公司的利益。
businessWe must protect the company's interests during negotiations.
国家利益高于一切。
formalNational interest is above all.
他只关心自己的利益。
informalHe only cares about his own interests.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
互惠互利
mutually beneficial
利益集团
interest group
利益相关者
stakeholder
Often Confused With
好处 (hǎochù) is more informal; 利益 is more formal and used in professional/political contexts.
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS essays about economics, ethics, and social responsibility.
Common Mistakes
Mixing up '利益' (interest/benefit) and '权利' (rights).
Memory Tip
利 (lì) means profit, 益 (yì) means gain/benefit. Double gain.
Word Origin
From '利' (sharp/profit) and '益' (to increase).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
在商业合作中,我们要实现互惠互___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 利
Related Grammar Rules
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潜在
B1Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. Often used to describe risks or customers.
需求
B1The desire of consumers, clients, etc., for a particular commodity or service; a requirement or necessity.
竞争
B1The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same.
合作
B1The action or process of working together to the same end.
转型
B1To undergo a major change in form, nature, or structure, especially regarding economy or society.
收益
B1The money that has been earned or an advantage that has been gained from an investment or business activity.
资产
B1Something valuable owned by a person, company, or country that can be used to pay debts or generate income.
协作
B1To work together with others to achieve a common goal. It is frequently used in IELTS when discussing teamwork, international relations, or group projects.
财务
B1The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies. It covers accounting, budgeting, and financial planning.
机密
B1Information or documents that must be kept secret and protected from unauthorized access, often for reasons of security, strategy, or privacy.
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