利益

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我们要维护国家的利益。▶ —
   We must safeguard the nation’s interests.
2. 双方的利益都得到了照顾。▶ —
   The interests of both sides were taken into account.

Collocations

Mnemonic

利 lì "benefit" + 益 yì "to increase/gain": increased benefit, i.e. interest or gain.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 利益冲突 mean?

   • a conflict of interest
   • a weather change
   • a traffic jam
   • passing an exam