lei6 bai6利弊

Jyutpinglei6 bai6

Yaleleih baih

名詞

Definition

The pros and cons, or advantages and disadvantages of something.

neutralother

How it's used

Often paired with verbs like 衡量 or 分析 to describe the process of evaluating a situation. It functions as a formal noun that is frequently used in professional or serious discussions rather than casual small talk. While it covers both sides of an issue, it implies a logical and objective assessment rather than an emotional reaction.

Examples

nei5你nam2諗cing1清co2楚le1呢gin2件si6事ge3嘅lei6利bai6弊mei6未aa4呀？

Have you thought clearly about the pros and cons of this matter yet?

Common phrases

hang4衡loeng6量lei6利bai6弊

weigh the pros and cons

lei6利bai6弊caam1參bun3半

having both advantages and disadvantages

Common mistake

Learners often confuse it with 好處, which only refers to the positive side. Using 利弊 requires you to address both the pros and the cons, so it is incorrect to use it when you are only talking about the benefits of something.