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noun HSK 5
Traditional 利潤
lì rùn
profit · gain · return

Meaning

利润 refers to the financial gain a business or individual makes after subtracting costs from revenue. It's a core business and economics term used to measure success and profitability. The word combines 利 (benefit, advantage) and 润 (smooth, profit), literally meaning 'beneficial gains.'

Usage

This is a formal, business-oriented term commonly used in finance, accounting, and commerce contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing company performance, investment returns, or business results. It appears frequently in business news, reports, and financial statements.

Examples

  1. 01
    这家公司去年的净利润增长了百分之十五。
    Zhè jiā gōngsī qùnián de jìng lì rùn zēngzhǎng le bǎi fēn zhī shíwǔ.
    This company's net profit grew by fifteen percent last year.
  2. 02
    我们需要降低成本来提高利润。
    Wǒmen xūyào jiàngdī chéngběn lái tígāo lì rùn.
    We need to reduce costs to increase profit.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 利润率
    lì rùn lǜ
    profit margin
  • 净利润
    jìng lì rùn
    net profit
  • 获得利润
    huò dé lì rùn
    to obtain profit
  • 追求利润
    zhuī qiú lì rùn
    to pursue profit

Antonyms

Origin

润 originally meant 'smooth' or 'moist' but developed the meaning of 'profit' in business contexts, suggesting the smooth flow of gains. Combined with 利 (benefit), the term emphasizes positive financial returns.

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