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The character 益 finds its etymological origin in a conceptual depiction of water overflowing from a vessel, structurally formed by placing a water component above the vessel component 皿. This initial representation of surplus and abundance naturally extended into meanings of increase and plentifulness. Over centuries, the semantic focus shifted from the physical act of overflowing to the abstract notions of benefit, profit, and advantage, which dominate its contemporary usage. The consistent preservation of its composite form visually anchors the character to its foundational meaning, even as its application broadened within the language to encompass both tangible growth and intangible gain.
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运动对身体有益。
学习新知识有益头脑。
环保行为对地球有益。
经常阅读有益于提高词汇量。
均衡饮食对健康大有裨益。
这项政策旨在增进公共利益。
通过合作，双方都能获得利益。
从长远来看，投资教育益处多。