利益

• 拼音: lì yì
• 汉字拆解: 利 = 禾 (grain) + 刂 (knife) — harvesting profit; 益 = 皿 (dish) with water overflowing — increase, overflow of benefit

含义

Interest; benefit; profit. Refers to advantages or gains, especially in business, politics, or group contexts.

A more formal word than 好处 (benefit). Used extensively in discussions about business, politics, law, and social issues. Common phrases include 个人利益 (personal interest), 公共利益 (public interest), 利益冲突 (conflict of interest), and 维护利益 (protect interests). Carries a serious, often strategic connotation.

例句

1. 公司的决定应该考虑到所有员工的利益。
2. 他为了个人利益放弃了团队合作。
3. 保护消费者的利益是这条法律的目的。

用法指南

语境: business, politics, law, social issues

语气: serious

正确说法

• 我们要维护国家的利益。(We must protect the nation's interests.)
• 这个政策对大家的利益都有好处。(This policy benefits everyone's interests.)

错误说法

• 吃早饭对身体有利益 (For general health benefits in casual speech, use 好处 — 利益 is for strategic or institutional gains, not everyday health tips)

起源与历史

Composed of 利 (profit, benefit) and 益 (increase, advantage). Both characters independently mean benefit, and together they form a formal compound emphasising tangible gains or advantages.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal