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公益性public-benefit in nature; non-profitHSK 7, n, 22 strokes, Very Hard
  1. 1public-benefit in nature; non-profit
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March 24, 2026

公益性

公益性 refers to the characteristic of being beneficial to the public or society at large. It is commonly used in contexts such as social enterprises, charitable organizations, and community projects, highlighting the importance of serving the common good rather than individual profit.

Strokes22DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, the concept of 公益性 is closely tied to the government’s promotion of social welfare programs and community initiatives, reflecting the cultural value placed on collective responsibility and harmony.

Memory tip

Think of 公 (gōng) as 'public' or 'common' and 益 (yì) as 'benefit' or 'profit'. Together, they form a visual of a community garden that provides benefits for all, emphasizing the idea of collective well-being.

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公益性Simplified
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

公益性 (public welfare) vs 社会性 (social nature) — use 公益性 when emphasizing benefits to the public good, while 社会性 focuses on social characteristics or aspects.

Usage Notes

When using 公益性, be mindful of its formal context, often appearing in discussions about social responsibility or non-profit work. A common mistake is to confuse it with profit-oriented terms; remember that 公益性 is strictly about public benefit.

HSK Study Tips

While 公益性 may not appear directly in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other terms related to social responsibility and community service, such as 社会 (shèhuì) for 'society'. Focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts and its integration with other related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 公益性 in profit-driven contexts, which is incorrect. For example, saying '这家公司有公益性' (This company has public benefit) would imply the company is non-profit, which may not be true. Instead, clarify the context of the discussion.

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Component characters

公gōngpublic
HSK 64 strokes八
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益yìbenefit
10 strokes皿
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性xìngnature
HSK 48 strokes忄
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How to say public-benefit in nature; non-profit in Chinese

“public-benefit in nature; non-profit” in Chinese is公益性

公益性 refers to the characteristic of being beneficial to the public or society at large. It is commonly used in contexts such as social enterprises, charitable organizations, and community projects, highlighting the importance of serving the common good rather than individual profit.

When to use 公益性

When using 公益性, be mindful of its formal context, often appearing in discussions about social responsibility or non-profit work. A common mistake is to confuse it with profit-oriented terms; remember that 公益性 is strictly about public benefit.

公益性 or something close to it

公益性 (public welfare) vs 社会性 (social nature) — use 公益性 when emphasizing benefits to the public good, while 社会性 focuses on social characteristics or aspects.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 公益性 in profit-driven contexts, which is incorrect. For example, saying '这家公司有公益性' (This company has public benefit) would imply the company is non-profit, which may not be true. Instead, clarify the context of the discussion.

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It translates to 'public benefit' or 'social good', emphasizing the importance of serving society.

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