有利

yǒulì

adjective HSK 5 #4,446

Meanings

HSK 4

这个条件对我们很有利。

Zhège tiáojiàn duì wǒmen hěn yǒulì.

This condition is very favorable for us.

HSK 6

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.

HSK 6

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