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A situation where the benefits or advantages outweigh the drawbacks or disadvantages.
虽然这项投资有风险，但好处大于坏处，值得考虑。
Although this investment carries risks, the pros outweigh the cons, so it's worth considering.
选择这份工作的好处大于坏处，包括薪资待遇和发展机会。
The pros of choosing this job outweigh the cons, including salary and development opportunities.
Commonly used in decision-making contexts to weigh options.
Use this phrase when you want to emphasize that the benefits of a decision or situation are greater than its drawbacks. It is particularly useful in persuasive or analytical writing.
The phrase follows the pattern 'A大于B' (A > B), where A and B are contrasting concepts. In this case, A is '好处' (benefits) and B is '坏处' (drawbacks).
The phrase combines '好处' (hǎo chù, meaning 'benefit' or 'advantage') and '坏处' (huài chù, meaning 'drawback' or 'disadvantage'), with '大于' (dà yú, meaning 'greater than') to form a comparative structure. The idiom has been in use since at least the early 20th century in Chinese discourse.
This phrase is often used in formal or analytical contexts, such as business proposals, investment decisions, or personal choices. It implies a rational evaluation of pros and cons rather than an emotional judgment.