Common Meanings
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lì利
Benefit, advantage, profit; often contrasted with harm or disadvantages.
做任何决定前，我们都应该权衡利弊。
Before making any decision, we should weigh the pros and cons.
to benefit; to make smooth; to gain advantage from
我们应该充分利用现有资源，提高效率。
We should make full use of existing resources to improve efficiency.
Auspicious; smooth; favorable; in accordance with one's wishes.
祝你新的一年事事顺利。
Wishing you a smooth and successful new year in everything.
Sharp, keen, effective, opposite to dull.
这把刀真是利刃，削水果很轻松。
This knife is truly a sharp blade; it's very easy to peel fruit with it.
Profit, interest, gain from production, trade, loans, or savings that exceeds the principal.
银行的存款利息很低。
The interest on bank deposits is very low.