利
On the left side is 禾, 禾 is a general term for grain. You can find the introduction in "部首11". And the right side is 刀 knife. Check on the video "部首12" that 刀 has two types (刀、刂), and this is one of them.
When you cut the grain with a knife, it means you have harvested the grain. In addition to using the grain you harvest for yourself, you can also sell it for a profit. In some dynasties, grain can also be used to pay taxes.
So the word "利" can refer to money and the benefits you can get.
Now, let's see what words can be combined with "利" to form 詞.
詞
- 利益 benefit：An advantage or profit that is gained from something.
- 新政策將有利(益)於所有公民。
The new policy will benefit all citizens. - 利潤 profit：Money earned after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services in a trade or business.
- 今年，那間公司的利潤增長了20%。
The company's profits have increased by 20% this year. - 有利可圖 profitable：這項投資有利可圖。This investment is profitable.
- 福利 welfare：Welfare is the provision of help, especially by the government or an organization, to people who need it.
- 這些機構努力爭取移民的權利和福利。
These organizations have fought very hard for the rights and welfare of immigrants.
Besides meaning what was mentioned above, "利" also means 鋒利 sharp.
- 刀子很(鋒)利，小心不要割傷了
The knife is very sharp, be careful not to get cut.
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