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利

lì
adjective HSK 6 #1,360

Meanings

  1. 1 sharp; smooth
  2. 2 benefit; profit; advantage
  3. 3 favorable; beneficial

Examples

这对你有利。
Zhè duì nǐ yǒu lì.
This is beneficial to you.
顺利完成了任务。
Shùnlì wánchéng le rènwu.
Successfully completed the task.
利用时间学习。
Lìyòng shíjiān xuéxí.
Make use of time to study.

Tips

usage
利 is very productive: 利益 (benefit), 利用 (to utilize), 顺利 (smooth/successful), 胜利 (victory), 利润 (profit), 便利 (convenient), 锋利 (sharp). It contrasts with 害 (harm) in 利害 (pros and cons).

Stroke Order

利 lì