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March 24, 2026
盈利yínglì(ying2li4)
盈利 (yínglì) refers to the profit or gain obtained from a business or investment after all costs and expenses have been deducted. It is commonly used in financial contexts, indicating a positive financial outcome, and can also refer to personal gains in broader contexts such as investments or endeavors.
Frequency#14525DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 盈利 is significant in the context of entrepreneurship and economic growth. Many small businesses strive for 盈利 as a measure of success and sustainability in a competitive market.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '赢' (win) as a trophy filled with '利' (benefit) - when you win in business, you gain profit! The character '盈' signifies fullness, and '利' relates to benefit, creating a vivid image of overflowing profits.
Meanings of 盈利
yínglì(ying2li4)
1profit
2gain
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About 盈利
盈利Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#14525Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
盈利 (yínglì) vs 利润 (lìrùn) — use 盈利 to emphasize the overall profit achieved, while 利润 focuses more specifically on the profit margin or the difference between revenue and costs.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '赢' (win) as a trophy filled with '利' (benefit) - when you win in business, you gain profit! The character '盈' signifies fullness, and '利' relates to benefit, creating a vivid image of overflowing profits.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 盈利 with 亏损 (kuīsǔn), which means loss. This term is more common in formal business discussions, so it's best to use it in professional settings. Remember to use the correct tone; mispronouncing it could change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 盈利 connects to vocabulary related to business and finance, such as 投资 (tóuzī - investment) and 成本 (chéngběn - cost). Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe financial outcomes.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 盈利 is significant in the context of entrepreneurship and economic growth. Many small businesses strive for 盈利 as a measure of success and sustainability in a competitive market.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 盈利 with 赚钱 (zhuànqián - make money), which is more informal. For example, saying '我想盈利' (I want to profit) is less common; instead, use '我想赚钱' in everyday conversation.
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Grammar Patterns of 盈利
盈利 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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林子中文学校成立于2003年秋,是一所在德州注册的 非____ 机构.
The Woodlands Chinese School is a registered non - profit organization.
If we improve production efficiency, the gain will increase significantly.
Cultural Notes for 盈利
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 盈利 is significant in the context of entrepreneurship and economic growth. Many small businesses strive for 盈利 as a measure of success and sustainability in a competitive market.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, profit is often viewed as a primary goal of business, while in China, there is also a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community impact alongside profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions about 盈利
You can say: 这家公司去年盈利了很多 (This company made a lot of profit last year).
While it is primarily used in business contexts, 盈利 can also refer to personal gains in investments or other endeavors.
The opposite of 盈利 is 亏损 (kuīsǔn), which means loss.
