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    Expressing 'favorable' with 利 (lì)

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    Structure

    有利于 + Verb / Noun

    Explanation

    利 (lì) means "favorable," "advantageous," or "beneficial" and is used to describe conditions that are helpful for achieving a goal. It commonly appears in the structure 有利于 (yǒu lì yú), meaning "favorable to" or "beneficial for." This construction is widely used in formal writing and news to express that something is advantageous for a particular purpose.

    Examples

    • 这项政策有利于小企业的发展。

      Zhè xiàng zhèngcè yǒulì yú xiǎo qǐyè de fāzhǎn.

      This policy is beneficial to the development of small businesses.

    • 充足的阳光有利于植物生长。

      Chōngzú de yángguāng yǒulì yú zhíwù shēngzhǎng.

      Adequate sunlight is beneficial to plant growth.

    • 良好的沟通有利于团队合作。

      Liánghǎo de gōutōng yǒulì yú tuánduì hézuò.

      Good communication is beneficial to teamwork.

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