haau6 jik1效益
Jyutpinghaau6 jik1
Yalehaauh yīk
Definition
Benefit, effect, or beneficial outcome.
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How it's used
Focuses primarily on tangible outcomes, efficiency, or measurable results rather than general goodness or moral benefit. It is frequently used in professional, academic, or administrative contexts to discuss whether an investment of time, money, or effort is worthwhile. Unlike the more general 好處, which can refer to any advantage, this term implies a calculated return on investment.
Examples
The benefit of this plan is significant.
Do you think doing it this way has any benefit?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal advantages or favors, as it sounds overly formal and detached. For personal gain or a simple advantage, use 好處 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
