Chinese word

不利

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù lì

Meaning

  • adjectivebad for

Example

这件事的发展对我们很不利。zhè jiàn shì de fā zhǎn duì wǒ men hěn bú lì

The way this matter develops is bad for us.

Illustration for 不利 (bad for)

More examples

这项决定可能会产生不利影响。zhè xiàng jué dìng kě néng huì chǎn shēng bú lì yíng xiǎng

This decision may produce adverse effects.

Core concept

A condition that puts someone or something on the weaker side of a situation.

Common phrases

  • 产生不利影响chǎn shēng bú lì yíng xiǎng

    produce adverse effects

  • 有不利影响yǒu bú lì yíng xiǎng

    have adverse effects

Similar words

不公平bù gōng píng: Not treating or judging people fairly, with one person or group suffering a disadvantage.
不便bú biàn: Being inconvenient to use or deal with, making life or action harder.
有害yǒu hài: Having a harmful effect that causes damage to health or interests.

Definition in Chinese

在利益、成功机会或竞争地位上处于不利，可能导致不利益或损失。zài lì yì chéng gōng jī huì huò jìng zhēng dì wèi shàng chǔ yú bú lì kě néng dǎo zhì bú lì yì huò sǔn shī

Word origin

不 (bù, "not") + 利 (lì, "benefit") combines to describe a situation that is not beneficial or favorable.

Usage tips

  • It often follows 对 (duì, "toward") to mark the person, group, or goal affected, which helps separate the cause from the side bearing the cost.

Other meanings

  • disadvantagenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 不利影响bú lì yíng xiǎngadverse effectnoun

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