se5 wui2 haau6 jik1社會效益社会效益
Jyutpingse5 wui2 haau6 jik1
Yaleséh wúi haauh yīk
Definition
Social benefits; the positive impact of an activity or project on society as a whole.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal, academic, or policy-related discussions regarding the impact of projects or investments. It contrasts with purely financial or commercial gain by focusing on the broader welfare of the community. While it sounds professional, it is frequently used in news reports and public debates in Hong Kong.
Examples
This project has significant social benefits.
Do you think this thing has any social benefits?
Common phrases
pursue social benefits
consider social benefits
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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.
