Writing
有益 (yǒu yì) — how to say "beneficial" in Chinese
有益
Beneficial
adjective
Character composition
有
to have
益
benefit
Radicals / Keys
月
Moon
#74 · yuè · 4 strokes
皿
Dish
#108 · mǐn · 5 strokes
Collocations
有益健康
yǒuyì jiànkāng
beneficial to health
有益的活动
yǒuyì de huódòng
beneficial activity
Examples
读书对孩子的成长非常有益。
Reading is very beneficial for children's growth.
运动有益健康。
Exercise is beneficial for health.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "beneficial" in Chinese?
"beneficial" in Chinese is 有益 (yǒu yì).
有益 meaning in English
有益 (yǒu yì) means "Beneficial".
How is 有益 pronounced?
It is pronounced yǒu yì (written as you yi, youyi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "beneficial" in Chinese characters?
It is written 有益: 有 has 6 strokes, 益 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 有益?
有益 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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