B1 adjective Formal 1 min read

盈利的

yínglì de /yíng lì de/
Practice it

Profitable means the revenue exceeds the costs, resulting in a financial gain.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Used to describe businesses generating more revenue than expenses.
  • Essential term in financial and business communication.
  • Refers to the state of being financially successful.

Overview

  1. 1概述：‘盈利的’（profitable）是商业领域中最核心的词汇之一。它描述的是一种财务状态，即当企业的总收入超过其成本和费用时，该企业或项目即处于盈利状态。对于任何商业实体而言，保持盈利是生存和发展的基石。

常见语境：在商业报告、财务新闻、投资分析以及日常职场交流中频繁出现。例如，讨论一家初创公司何时能达到‘盈利点’，或者分析某个部门是否为公司带来了‘盈利的贡献’。

  1. 1近义词辨析：与‘赚钱的’（money-making）相比，‘盈利的’在书面语和商业语境中显得更专业、更严谨。‘赚钱的’往往比较口语化，侧重于单纯的现金流增加；而‘盈利的’则隐含了扣除成本后的净收益，更具财务统计的客观性。

Examples

1

这是一家盈利的餐厅。

everyday

This is a profitable restaurant.

2

我们需要调整策略，使项目变得更具盈利性。

formal

We need to adjust our strategy to make the project more profitable.

3

那个投资项目目前是盈利的。

informal

That investment project is currently profitable.

4

长期的财务可持续性依赖于盈利的商业模式。

academic

Long-term financial sustainability depends on a profitable business model.

Common Collocations

盈利的公司 Profitable company
盈利模式 Profit model
保持盈利 Remain profitable

Common Phrases

实现盈利

Achieve profitability

盈利能力

Profitability

扭亏为盈

Turn losses into profits

Often Confused With

盈利的 vs 赚钱的

Informal and general. It focuses on the act of making money rather than the formal accounting balance.

Grammar Patterns

是盈利的 变得盈利的 盈利的+名词

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term is primarily used in business, finance, and economic contexts. It is considered formal and professional compared to colloquial alternatives. It is essential to use it when referring to net income exceeding operational costs.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse it with 'rich' (wealthy). Remember that 'profitable' describes the state of a business or project, not a person's personal wealth. Do not use it for non-financial gains.

Tips

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Focus on the financial context

Use '盈利的' when discussing formal financial results or business strategies. It adds credibility to your professional communication.

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Avoid using in casual settings

Don't use '盈利的' to describe personal small favors or non-monetary gains. It is strictly reserved for financial contexts.

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Business culture and profitability

In many cultures, being 'profitable' is the primary metric for success. Highlighting profitability is crucial when pitching ideas to investors.

Word Origin

Derived from the Chinese character '盈' (surplus/full) and '利' (interest/profit). The combination signifies a state where surplus funds are generated.

Cultural Context

In modern Chinese business society, profitability is the standard metric for evaluating a company's health. It is a key term in news reports about startups and public corporations.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'Profit' (盈利) as the 'Plus' sign in your bank account. If you see a plus, your business is profitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

两者意思相近，但“盈利的”更具商业专业性，通常用于财务分析。而“赚钱的”更加口语化，侧重于描述获取收入的行为。

通过计算总收入减去总支出。如果结果大于零，则该项目是盈利的。

不一定。它也可以用于描述投资项目、产品线、甚至是某种商业模式或个人的副业。

最直接的反义词是“亏损的”，指支出大于收入，处于财务赤字状态。

Test Yourself

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经过一年的努力，这家初创公司终于实现了___的经营目标。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 盈利的

根据语境，公司努力的目标通常是实现盈利。

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