利弊 (lì bì): pros and cons; merits and drawbacks; advantages and disadvantages

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HSK 7noun

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Pinyin
Meaning: pros and cons; merits and drawbacks; advantages and disadvantages
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

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pros and cons
merits and drawbacks
advantages and disadvantages

Chinese explanation

好处和坏处
指一件事情或做法的优点和缺点。常用来表示在决定或评价某事时，需要同时考虑有利的一面和不利的一面。

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Example sentences

Before deciding whether to study abroad, I need to carefully weigh the pros and cons, considering tuition, cultural differences, and future job opportunities.

At the meeting, company executives discussed the pros and cons of the new policy; some thought it would improve efficiency, while others worried it would increase costs.

The doctor explained the pros and cons of this surgery to the patient, including the high success rate but long recovery period, and let the patient decide whether to undergo it.

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