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How do you say "profit" in Chinese?
利润
lì rùn
In Chinese, "profit" is 利润 (lì rùn).
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Pronunciation
The pinyin "lì rùn" takes fourth tone, then fourth tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Give each syllable of lì rùn its own clear beat rather than rushing through.
Writing and usage
利润 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
这家店本月赚了一点小利润。
zhè jiā diàn běn yuè zhuàn le yì diǎn xiǎo lì rùn 。
The shop made a small profit this month.
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How to remember 利润
Imagine a vivid snapshot of when the shop made a small profit this month the moment you hear "lì rùn".
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Questions about 利润
How do you pronounce 利润?
The pinyin "lì rùn" takes fourth tone, then fourth tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Give each syllable of lì rùn its own clear beat rather than rushing through.
Is 利润 formal or casual?
利润 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 利润 used in Chinese?
利润 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 这家店本月赚了一点小利润。 (The shop made a small profit this month.).
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