获益匪浅
huò yì fěi qiǎn
Reaping great benefits · trad. 獲益匪淺
Describes a situation where one gains significantly, often implying a deep learning experience or substantial advantage. It highlights that the benefits are far from minor or superficial, making a noticeable positive impact.
What does 获益匪浅 (huò yì fěi qiǎn) mean?
获益匪浅 (huò yì fěi qiǎn) means "reaping great benefits" in English. Word for word, it breaks down as "gain not shallow benefits."
Character by character
- 获 huò gain, obtain
- 益 yì benefit, profit
- 匪 fěi not, non-
- 浅 qiǎn shallow, superficial
When to use it
Typically used in formal or semi-formal contexts to express that a person or entity has acquired a considerable amount of knowledge, experience, or practical advantage from an event, activity, or relationship. It's almost always used in a positive sense.
Example
这绝对是能让你我都获益匪浅的一项合作。
Zhè juéduì shì néng ràng nǐ wǒ dōu huò yì fěi qiǎn de yíxiàng hézuò.
This is definitely a collaborative project from which both you and I will benefit greatly.
Pro tip: The "匪浅" (not shallow) component emphasizes that the benefits are deep and significant, rather than just superficial or small, highlighting the profound impact of the gain.
Related idioms
焕然一新 · Complete transformation回心转意 · Changing one's mind货真价实 · Genuine goods fair price
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