Definition
效益 (xiào yì) is a formal noun meaning 'benefit, effectiveness, efficiency' — used in economic, social, or organizational contexts (e.g., 经济效益, 社会效益). Unlike 好处 (everyday personal advantage) or 利益 (material interests), 效益 emphasizes measurable positive outcomes and efficiency combined. It is broader than 效率 (efficiency alone) and more formal than 好处.
noun
benefiteffectivenessefficiency (especially in economic or social contexts)
Examples
- 效益。Gōngsī qùnián de xiào yì tígāo le.The company's efficiency improved last year.
- 效益。Zhège xiàngmù néng dài lái hěn hǎo de shèhuì xiào yì.This project can bring good social benefits.
- 效益。Tígāo shēngchǎn xiào yì shì qǐyè de mùbiāo.Improving production efficiency is the goal of the enterprise.
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