利弊

lìbì

noun #27,133

Meanings

1 pros and cons
2 advantages and disadvantages
3 merits and drawbacks

Characters

benefit; advantage; profit

harm; disadvantage; fraud

Examples

HSK 6

这项政策的利弊目前还有争议。

Zhè xiàng zhèngcè de lìbì mùqián hái yǒu zhēngyì.

The advantages and disadvantages of this policy are still debated.

HSK 7-9

在做决定之前，应该权衡利弊。

Zài zuò juédìng zhīqián, yīnggāi quánhéng lìbì.

Before making a decision, you should weigh the pros and cons.

Tips

usage

利弊 is often paired with 权衡 (to weigh) in the fixed phrase 权衡利弊 (to weigh the pros and cons). 利 means benefit/advantage, 弊 means harm/disadvantage - together they cover both sides of any issue.

Stroke Order

利 lì

弊 bì