有利 (yǒu lì)

In Chinese, "有利" can be translated as "advantageous", "favorable", or "beneficial". It is used to describe a situation or conditions that are advantageous or favorable for something. Below are detailed examples of how to use "有利".

1. Describing a Favorable Situation

"有利" is often used to describe a situation or conditions that are favorable. For example:

• 这种安排对我们很有利。 (Zhè zhǒng ānpái duì wǒmen hěn yǒu lì.) — This arrangement is very advantageous for us.
• 良好的气候对农业发展是有利的。 (Liánghǎo de qìhòu duì nóngyè fāzhǎn shì yǒu lì de.) — Favorable weather conditions are beneficial for agricultural development.

2. Expressing Benefit

This expression is also used to describe the benefit of a particular action or decision. For example:

• 这个投资对他的未来是有利的。 (Zhège tóuzī duì tā de wèilái shì yǒu lì de.) — This investment is advantageous for his future.
• 学习外语对职业发展是有利的。 (Xuéxí wàiyǔ duì zhíyè fāzhǎn shì yǒu lì de.) — Learning a foreign language is beneficial for career development.