得益于 (dé yì yú) means 'to benefit from' or 'to gain from'. It is often used to express that someone has received advantages or positive outcomes due to a specific cause or factor. Common contexts include discussions about education, social programs, or economic benefits.
HSK 7, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026
得益于()
得益于 (dé yì yú) means 'to benefit from' or 'to gain from'. It is often used to express that someone has received advantages or positive outcomes due to a specific cause or factor. Common contexts include discussions about education, social programs, or economic benefits.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the concept of deriving benefits from collective efforts or government policies is significant, reflecting the value placed on community and social harmony. For instance, many students feel they '得益于' government scholarships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (得) happily receiving a gift (益) under a tree (于). The tree represents the source of their benefit, helping you remember that this phrase means to gain from something. The pronunciation 'dé yì yú' can also be associated with 'gain' (益) sounding like 'easy'—it’s easy to gain benefits when you know where to look!
About 得益于
得益于Simplified
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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受益于 (shòu yì yú) — use 得益于 when emphasizing the act of benefiting, while 受益于 focuses more on the experience of receiving benefits.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person (得) happily receiving a gift (益) under a tree (于). The tree represents the source of their benefit, helping you remember that this phrase means to gain from something. The pronunciation 'dé yì yú' can also be associated with 'gain' (益) sounding like 'easy'—it’s easy to gain benefits when you know where to look!
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 得益于 in contexts that clearly indicate the source of the benefit. It is more formal and should be used in written or professional settings rather than casual conversations. A common collocation is '得益于政策' (benefit from policies).
HSK Study Tips
This phrase is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary but connects to HSK 5 themes such as social issues and benefits. Focus on learning associated verbs and nouns to enhance your usage in discussions about benefits and resources.
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the concept of deriving benefits from collective efforts or government policies is significant, reflecting the value placed on community and social harmony. For instance, many students feel they '得益于' government scholarships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 得益于 with similar phrases like 受益于. For example, saying '我受益于这项政策' can be correct, but it is less common than using 得益于 in formal contexts. Always choose 得益于 for a more formal tone.
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Cultural Notes for 得益于
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese society, the concept of deriving benefits from collective efforts or government policies is significant, reflecting the value placed on community and social harmony. For instance, many students feel they '得益于' government scholarships.
Frequently Asked Questions about 得益于
You can say, '我得益于这项政策' (I benefit from this policy).
得益于 is generally formal and used in written or professional contexts.
Yes, but it's more common to use it with external factors, like '得益于老师的指导' (benefit from the teacher's guidance).
