利益 lìyì benefit
benefit; (in somebody's) interest
How to remember 利益: 利 benefit + 益 to profit = benefit.
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How it is used
- Interests / benefit (what is advantageous to someone) - 国家利益 (guójiā lìyì) national interests; 切身利益 (qièshēn lìyì) one's vital interests.
- Abstract stake or advantage of a party; measure word 个.
- Contrast 利润 (lìrùn, monetary business profit) - 利益 is broader interests/benefit, not just money.
Example sentences
- 他只顾自己的利益。 Tā zhǐgù zìjǐ de lìyì.All he thinks about is himself.
- 他为自己的利益行事。 Tā wèi zìjǐ de lìyì xíngshì.He is acting on his own behalf.