有利

yǒulì

adjective HSK 3 #4,446

Meanings

这个条件对我们很有利。

Zhège tiáojiàn duì wǒmen hěn yǒulì.

This condition is very favorable for us.

多读书有利于提高写作水平。

Duō dúshū yǒulì yú tígāo xiězuò shuǐpíng.

Reading more is beneficial for improving writing skills.

时机对我们有利。

Shíjī duì wǒmen yǒulì.

The timing is in our favor.

grammar

有利 is often used with 于: 有利于 + noun/verb = beneficial for/to. Also with 对…有利 = favorable for...

usage

有利 vs 有益: Both mean 'beneficial,' but 有利 emphasizes strategic advantage, while 有益 emphasizes general benefit to health, well-being, etc.

有 yǒu

利 lì