暴利

• Pinyin: bào lì
• Desglose de hanzi: 暴 = 日 + 共 + 水 (suddenly/violently); 利 = 禾 (grain) + 刂 (knife)

Significado

Lucro abusivo; beneficios excesivos; especulación.

Refers to profits that are disproportionately high relative to the actual value provided, often implying unfair or unethical business practices. Frequently used in discussions about price gouging, monopolies, or exploitative industries.

Ejemplos

1. 那些黄牛党靠倒卖演唱会门票赚取暴利。
2. 某些药企被曝光在疫情期间牟取暴利。
3. 这个行业利润太高了，简直是暴利，难怪大家都想挤进来。

Guía de uso

Contexto: business, economics, criticism

Tono: critical

Correcto

• 他们靠暴利发了财。(They got rich through profiteering.)
• 政府打击暴利行为。(The government cracks down on profiteering.)

Incorrecto

• 把正常利润说成'暴利' (Don't call reasonable profits 暴利 — the term implies unethical excess)

Origen e historia

暴 (excessive/violent) + 利 (profit). Profits that are violently/excessively high.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal