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利 (lì) combines the radical 禾 (hé), representing grain, with 刂 (dāo), a variant of the character for knife. This structure originally depicted harvesting grain with a sharp blade, giving the character its core meaning of sharpness or keenness. The concept then extended metaphorically: a sharp tool makes work efficient and productive, leading to meanings of profit, benefit, and advantage.
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这对我有利。
我利用电脑工作。
保护环境是我们的利益。
公司今年利润很高。
这把刀非常锋利。
会议进行得很顺利。
为了长期利益，我们必须投资教育。
利用现代科技可以大大提高生产效率。