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    Expressing "benefit" with 利益 (lìyì)

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    Explanation

    The noun 利益 (lìyì) means "benefit," "interest," or "profit" and refers to an advantage or gain, often in a material or strategic sense. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as discussions of politics, economics, and ethics. Phrases like 眼前利益 (immediate benefit) contrast short-term gain with long-term consequences.

    Examples

    • 我们不能只看眼前利益。

      Wǒmen bù néng zhǐ kàn yǎnqián lìyì.

      We can't only look at short-term benefits.

    • 这个决定关系到公司全体员工的利益。

      Zhège juédìng guānxì dào gōngsī quántǐ yuángōng de lìyì.

      This decision concerns the interests of all employees in the company.

    • 双方在谈判中都想争取最大的利益。

      Shuāngfāng zài tánpàn zhōng dōu xiǎng zhēngqǔ zuìdà de lìyì.

      Both sides wanted to secure the greatest benefits in the negotiations.

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