Meaning
福利 refers to benefits, welfare provisions, or perks provided to employees, citizens, or group members. It encompasses both social welfare programs (like healthcare and unemployment benefits) and workplace benefits (like bonuses, insurance, or vacation time). The term is widely used in discussions about employment, government policy, and social services.
Usage
Commonly appears in workplace contexts when discussing employee benefits packages (员工福利) or in policy discussions about social welfare systems. The term can range from concrete material benefits like health insurance to more general notions of collective well-being. Often paired with words like 社会 (social), 员工 (employee), or 公司 (company).
Examples
- 01这家公司的福利待遇非常好，包括医疗保险和年假。, .This company's benefits package is excellent, including health insurance and annual leave.
- 02政府应该完善社会福利制度，保障弱势群体的基本生活。, .The government should improve the social welfare system to ensure the basic living standards of vulnerable groups.
Characters
Measure words
- 项一项福利
- 种这种福利
Common collocations
- 员工福利employee benefits
- 社会福利social welfare
- 福利待遇benefits and compensation
- 福利制度welfare system
Origin
The compound combines 福 (blessing/fortune) and 利 (benefit/advantage) to create a word meaning benefits that promote well-being. The term gained prominence in modern Chinese as translation for Western concepts of welfare and employee benefits during China's modernization.