B1 noun Neutral

益处

/i⁵¹ tʂʰu⁵¹/

A helpful or good effect, or something intended to help. Advantages or benefits gained from something.

Examples

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1

早起对身体有很大益处。

Getting up early has great benefits for the body.

2

这项政策将给社会带来长远益处。

This policy will bring long-term benefits to society.

3

这事儿对他没啥益处。

This thing doesn't have much benefit for him.

Word Family

Noun
益处
Verb
获益
Adjective
有益的
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Memory Tip

益 (increase/benefit) + 处 (place/point). A point where you gain an increase.

Quick Quiz

多看书对你的写作能力大有___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 益处

Examples

1

早起对身体有很大益处。

everyday

Getting up early has great benefits for the body.

2

这项政策将给社会带来长远益处。

formal

This policy will bring long-term benefits to society.

3

这事儿对他没啥益处。

informal

This thing doesn't have much benefit for him.

4

本研究探讨了双语教育的益处。

academic

This study explores the benefits of bilingual education.

5

该投资计划的经济益处非常明显。

business

The economic benefits of this investment plan are very clear.

Word Family

Noun
益处
Verb
获益
Adjective
有益的

Common Collocations

带来益处 bring benefits
长远益处 long-term benefits
健康益处 health benefits
经济益处 economic benefits
潜在益处 potential benefits

Common Phrases

大有益处

very beneficial

无益处

no benefit

获益匪浅

benefit greatly

Often Confused With

益处 vs 好处

好处 is more informal and common in speech; 益处 is more formal and academic.

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Usage Notes

Use 益处 in IELTS writing to sound more sophisticated than using 好处.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '优点' (merit/strength) for benefits. 益处 is for the 'good effect' on someone/something.

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Memory Tip

益 (increase/benefit) + 处 (place/point). A point where you gain an increase.

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Word Origin

益 originally depicted water overflowing a vessel, signifying abundance/benefit.

Grammar Patterns

对...有益处 带来...益处

Quick Quiz

多看书对你的写作能力大有___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 益处

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