益
benefit; beneficial; increase; more
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesnoun
benefit; advantage; profit
Refers to positive, helpful results or gains, opposite of harm.
Exercising every day is good for your health.
He benefited greatly from this investment.
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Public facilities bring many conveniences and benefits to citizens.
This policy has brought tangible benefits to ordinary people.
When accepting help from others, you should also know how to repay their benefits.
adjective
beneficial; helpful; good
Describes things that have positive, helpful effects, opposite of harmful.
Swallows are beneficial birds that prey on pests in the fields.
Bees are beneficial insects that help plants pollinate.
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This good teacher and helpful friend gave me many valuable suggestions.
Drinking more water is beneficial to human health.
Reading classic literary works is a very beneficial way to learn.
noun
surname Yi
Used as a family name in Chinese culture.
Mr. Yi is a new colleague at our company.
Teacher Yi's Chinese classes are very well-taught.
verb
to increase; to add; to augment
Refers to making something larger in quantity, degree or scope.
Proper exercise can prolong life and increase longevity.
The company plans to increase capital and expand production capacity.
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Reading more books can increase your knowledge and insight.
The government has introduced policies to increase people's well-being.
A reasonable diet can nourish and strengthen the body.
adverb
more; even more; increasingly
literaryUsed in literary and formal contexts to emphasize a higher degree of something.
We should collect useful information as much as possible.
In the field of scientific research, we need to constantly improve and strive for perfection.
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As he grows older, his understanding of life becomes increasingly profound.
After professional training, his basketball skills have become increasingly proficient.
Market competition is becoming increasingly fierce, and enterprises need to continue innovating.