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    Expressing 'rights and interests' with 权益 (quányì)

    Existence & Possession
    Obligation & Necessity

    Structure

    Subject + 的 + 权益

    Explanation

    The noun 权益 (quányì) means 'rights and interests' and is used in formal or legal contexts to refer to the legitimate rights and benefits that a person or group is entitled to. It often appears in discussions about protecting or safeguarding someone's entitlements, such as animal rights, consumer rights, or employee interests.

    Examples

    • 我们必须保护消费者的合法权益。

      Wǒmen bìxū bǎohù xiāofèizhě de héfǎ quányì.

      We must protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.

    • 这项法律是为了维护员工的权益而制定的。

      Zhè xiàng fǎlǜ shì wèile wéihù yuángōng de quányì ér zhìdìng de.

      This law was enacted to protect the rights and interests of employees.

    • 动物权益保护组织在全国各地开展了活动。

      Dòngwù quányì bǎohù zǔzhī zài quánguó gèdì kāizhǎn le huódòng.

      Animal rights protection organizations have carried out activities across the country.

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