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The character "利" is structured with the component "禾" signifying grain and "刂" representing a knife, indicating its etymological basis in the act of harvesting with a blade. This configuration initially conveyed the meaning of "sharp", directly derived from the utility of a keen edge in cutting crops. Over time, the semantic scope extended from this concrete attribute to the abstract concepts of "advantage" and "profit", reflecting the beneficial outcomes associated with productive harvests and efficient tools.
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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。