红利 (hónglì) refers to a dividend or bonus that is distributed to shareholders of a company from its profits. It commonly appears in financial contexts, particularly in discussions about investments and corporate earnings. The term can also imply a benefit or reward received from a favorable circumstance or decision.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
红利hónglì(hong2li4)
红利 (hónglì) refers to a dividend or bonus that is distributed to shareholders of a company from its profits. It commonly appears in financial contexts, particularly in discussions about investments and corporate earnings. The term can also imply a benefit or reward received from a favorable circumstance or decision.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 红利 is culturally significant during annual meetings when companies announce dividends, often celebrated as a sign of prosperity and successful management, reflecting the value placed on collective financial success.
Memory Tip
Imagine a red (红) envelope filled with cash that a company hands out to its shareholders as a bonus. The '利' (lì) part can remind you of 'profit' or 'benefit'. Together, think of receiving a 'bonus' in a festive red envelope during a celebration.
About 红利
红利Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
红利 (hónglì) vs 利润 (lìrùn) — use 红利 for dividends distributed to shareholders, while 利润 refers to overall profit generated by a business.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a red (红) envelope filled with cash that a company hands out to its shareholders as a bonus. The '利' (lì) part can remind you of 'profit' or 'benefit'. Together, think of receiving a 'bonus' in a festive red envelope during a celebration.
Usage Notes
红利 is often used in formal financial contexts, so it’s important to use it appropriately in discussions about investments. A common mistake is to confuse it with '利润' (lìrùn), which means profit; remember, 红利 specifically refers to dividends paid out. Be mindful of the tone as it can affect understanding.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 7 word, focus on understanding its application in financial contexts and how it relates to other investment-related vocabulary like '投资' (tóuzī - investment) and '股东' (gǔdōng - shareholder). Practice using it in sentences to enhance retention.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 红利 is culturally significant during annual meetings when companies announce dividends, often celebrated as a sign of prosperity and successful management, reflecting the value placed on collective financial success.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 红利 with '奖金' (jiǎngjīn), which means bonus but is typically used for employee bonuses rather than shareholder dividends. Ensure you use 红利 only in the context of company profits distributed to shareholders.
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Cultural Notes for 红利
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of 红利 is culturally significant during annual meetings when companies announce dividends, often celebrated as a sign of prosperity and successful management, reflecting the value placed on collective financial success.
Frequently Asked Questions about 红利
红利 refers specifically to dividends paid to shareholders, while 利润 means profit, which is the total income minus expenses.
Typically, 红利 is for shareholders, but companies may also provide bonuses to employees as part of profit-sharing schemes, which are different from 红利.
You could say, '公司今年的红利很高' (The company's dividend this year is very high).
