利
sharp; smooth; benefit; profit; benefit
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesadjective
sharp; keen; pointed
Describes tools, weapons, or body parts with a sharp cutting edge.
This kitchen knife is very sharp, it cuts vegetables very quickly.
Eagles have sharp claws that can catch prey.
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He used a sharp dagger to cut through the rope.
This axe is not sharp enough to chop wood.
A cat's claws are sharp enough to climb trees.
adjective
smooth; favorable; unobstructed
Used to describe progress, situations, or opportunities that go smoothly.
This exam went very smoothly, I handed in my paper early.
This matter did not go smoothly, we need to coordinate again.
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His career is developing very smoothly.
This road has good conditions, driving is very smooth.
The negotiation process was not smooth, the two sides have big differences.
noun
benefit; advantage; gain
Refers to positive results, benefits, or advantages for someone or something.
We need to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
This policy has many benefits for ordinary people.
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The biggest benefit of teamwork is improved efficiency.
This matter has no benefit for him at all.
We cannot only look at personal interests, we must also consider the collective.
noun
profit; interest; dividend
formalUsed in business, finance, or commercial contexts to refer to financial gains.
This company earned huge profits this year.
This small shop relies on small profits but quick turnover, and business has always been good.
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Our investment project now has good interest.
When doing business, you need to calculate the costs and profits properly.
Interest rates on bank deposits are very low.
verb
to benefit; to be advantageous to
formalUsed to express that something brings benefits to people, countries, or groups.
This policy is beneficial to the long-term development of the country.
He only benefits others and never thinks about himself.
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Afforestation is beneficial to improving the ecological environment.
We should do things that benefit the collective.
This plan is beneficial to improving employees' work enthusiasm.
proper noun
Li (surname)
A common Chinese surname.
Mr. Li is the new manager of our company.
I have a colleague with the surname Li, and this is the character for his surname.