gung1 jik1公益

Jyutpinggung1 jik1

Yalegūng yīk

名詞

Definition

Public welfare, community benefit, or public interest.

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How it's used

Focuses on the altruistic nature of an action or organization, often implying a non-profit or charitable motive. It is frequently used in formal contexts like news or organizational titles, yet remains common in daily speech when describing volunteer work or social causes. Unlike general terms for benefit, it specifically highlights the collective good of society rather than individual gain.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意caam1參gaa1加gung1公jik1益wut6活dung6動。

He really likes participating in public interest activities.

ni1呢go3個gei1機kau3構hai6係zou6做gung1公jik1益㗎。

This organization is for public benefit.

Common phrases

gung1公jik1益wut6活dung6動

public interest activities

gung1公jik1益gam1金

community chest

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe personal advantages or private interests, as it strictly refers to the welfare of the public. Learners sometimes confuse it with 利益, which can refer to personal or corporate profit.