B1 noun Neutral

收益

/ʂóʊ î/

The money that has been earned or an advantage that has been gained from an investment or business activity.

Examples

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1

这项投资预计明年会产生收益。

This investment is expected to generate returns next year.

2

教育的长期收益是无法估量的。

The long-term benefits of education are immeasurable.

3

公司今年的净收益增长了10%。

The company's net profit grew by 10% this year.

Word Family

Noun
收益
Verb
受益
Adjective
有益的
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Memory Tip

Shōu (receive) + Yì (benefit) = receiving benefits.

Quick Quiz

许多人投资股票是为了获得更高的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 收益

Examples

1

这项投资预计明年会产生收益。

business

This investment is expected to generate returns next year.

2

教育的长期收益是无法估量的。

academic

The long-term benefits of education are immeasurable.

3

公司今年的净收益增长了10%。

formal

The company's net profit grew by 10% this year.

4

这种方法的收益大于成本。

academic

The benefits of this method outweigh the costs.

5

理财产品的收益挺稳的。

everyday

The returns on this financial product are quite stable.

Word Family

Noun
收益
Verb
受益
Adjective
有益的

Common Collocations

投资收益 investment return
净收益 net profit/earnings
预期收益 expected return
收益率 rate of return
经济收益 economic benefit

Common Phrases

收益递减

diminishing returns

最大收益

maximum benefit

分享收益

share the profits

Often Confused With

收益 vs 利润

Lìrùn is specifically financial profit; Shōuyì can be broader (benefits, returns, gains).

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Usage Notes

Very common in financial and economic texts, but also used in 'cost-benefit' analysis for any decision.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with 'shōurù' (income/salary); 'shōuyì' is what you gain *after* costs/efforts.

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Memory Tip

Shōu (receive) + Yì (benefit) = receiving benefits.

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Word Origin

From 'shōu' (receive) and 'yì' (benefit/profit).

Grammar Patterns

获得收益 产生收益

Quick Quiz

许多人投资股票是为了获得更高的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 收益

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