No. 4,701 in Chinese
益
"益" means benefit, advantage, or profit.
In a sentence
益友助我成长。
I grow due to the help of beneficial friends.
Here, '益' is used to mean 'beneficial,' describing friends that positively influence one.
读书益智，勤学益才。
Reading enhances intelligence, and diligent learning cultivates talent.
In this sentence, '益' conveys the sense of 'enhance' or 'improve,' showing the positive effects of actions.
交换意见，互通有益。
Exchanging opinions and sharing beneficial knowledge with each other.
The term '有益' utilizes '益' to denote 'beneficial,' referring to the constructive value of mutual communication.
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