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利害
lì hai
Meaning
- amazing; formidable
- severe; intense
Definition
利害指利益和损害，也常用来形容程度深，相当于‘厉害’。
Advantages and disadvantages; also commonly used to mean 'fierce' or 'terrific'.
Usage
作为名词时，表示利益与损害；作为形容词时，表示程度深、剧烈或厉害。
As a noun, it refers to gains and losses; as an adjective, it indicates severity or intensity.
Examples
- 1 我们要分析这件事的利害关系。 (We need to analyze the pros and cons of this matter.)
- 2 他打球很利害。 (He plays ball very well.)
- 3 这场暴风雨真利害。 (This storm is really fierce.)
- 4 做生意要权衡利害。 (When doing business, one must weigh the advantages and disadvantages.)
- 5 他的病很利害，需要住院。 (His illness is very serious and requires hospitalization.)
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