效益 (xiào yì): ประโยชน์

After this factory introduced a new automated production line, output increased by 30 percent, and economic benefits improved significantly.

The company invested a lot of money in employee training; although short-term costs increased, in the long run the benefits will gradually appear.

The government invested in high-speed rail, which not only made travel convenient but also boosted the economic development of cities along the route, yielding significant social benefits.

By extending business hours and offering delivery service, this small shop made things easier for nearby residents, its sales increased, and its benefits are much better than before.

Dad said that although reading cannot bring money immediately, it can improve one's abilities; in the long run, the benefits are enormous.