B1 noun Neutral

利益

/li˥˩ i˥˩/

The advantage or benefit that is gained from something, often related to finance or power.

Examples

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1

为了大家的利益,请保持安静。

For everyone's benefit, please keep quiet.

2

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.

3

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

Noun
利益
Verb
获利
Adjective
有利的
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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:

Examples

1

为了大家的利益,请保持安静。

everyday

For everyone's benefit, please keep quiet.

2

经济全球化对不同国家的利益影响不同。

academic

Economic globalization affects the interests of different countries differently.

3

我们在谈判中要维护公司的利益。

business

We must protect the company's interests during negotiations.

4

国家利益高于一切。

formal

National interest is above all.

5

他只关心自己的利益。

informal

He only cares about his own interests.

Word Family

Noun
利益
Verb
获利
Adjective
有利的

Common Collocations

共同利益 common interest
个人利益 personal interest
维护利益 to protect interests
利益冲突 conflict of interest
物质利益 material benefits

Common Phrases

互惠互利

mutually beneficial

利益集团

interest group

利益相关者

stakeholder

Often Confused With

利益 vs 好处

好处 (hǎochù) is more informal; 利益 is more formal and used in professional/political contexts.

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Usage Notes

Used in IELTS essays about economics, ethics, and social responsibility.

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Common Mistakes

Mixing up '利益' (interest/benefit) and '权利' (rights).

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Memory Tip

利 (lì) means profit, 益 (yì) means gain/benefit. Double gain.

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Word Origin

From '利' (sharp/profit) and '益' (to increase).

Grammar Patterns

符合...的利益 损害...的利益

Quick Quiz

在商业合作中,我们要实现互惠互___。

Correct!

The correct answer is:

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