益处

yì chu

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

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harm

坏处 means disadvantage or harm, the opposite of benefit.

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benefit

利益 refers to interests, gains, or benefits, often in economic or political contexts.

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benefit; advantage; merit

Both mean benefit or advantage, but 益处 is more formal and often used in written contexts, while 好处 is common in spoken Chinese.

益处 is formal and literary, rarely used in casual conversation; prefer 好处 in speech.

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运动对身体有很多益处。

Exercise has many benefits for the body.

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