Chinese word

好处

Pronunciation

Pinyinhǎo chù

Meaning

  • nounadvantage

Example

和别人合作有很多好处。hé bié rén hé zuò yǒu hěn duō hǎo chù

Working with others has many advantages.

Illustration for 好处 (advantage)

More examples

多读书对学习有好处。duō dú shū duì xué xí yǒu hǎo chù

Reading many books benefits learning.

Core concept

A useful result or favorable side that comes from a person, action, or thing.

Common phrases

  • 对学习有好处duì xué xí yǒu hǎo chù

    be beneficial for learning

  • 从中得到好处cóng zhōng dé dào hǎo chù

    get a benefit from it

  • 没有好处méi yǒu hǎo chù

    be of no benefit

Similar words

优点yōu diǎn: A positive quality that makes a person or thing stand out.

Definition in Chinese

对人或事物有益或带来利益的方面。duì rén huò shì wù yǒu yì huò dài lái lì yì de fāng miàn

Word origin

好 (hǎo, "good") + 处 (chù, "aspect") names the good aspect of something, giving the compound its sense of a benefit or advantage.

Usage tips

  • English and Chinese both use this idea for more than money, so examples can include extra energy from sleep, stronger skills from practice, or better teamwork.

Other meanings

  • benefitnoun

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