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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries有益的
Pronunciation / Transliteration: yǒuyì de
"这次挫折给我们上了一堂有益的课。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially when unwelcome or unpleasant at first.
"The company's financial crash served as a salutary reminder of the importance of risk management." - 2
Promoting health or well-being.
"She took a long, salutary walk in the crisp morning air."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'salutaris' meaning health-giving, originating from 'salus' meaning health or welfare. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, initially retaining its direct medical connotation of promoting health before shifting to describe any beneficial effect, especially one producing good results from something unpleasant.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Salutary" is said worldwide
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salutaire
Transliteration: salytɛʁ
"Cette défaite a été une leçon salutaire pour l'équipe."
heilsam
Transliteration: ˈhaɪlzaːm
"Die Krise war eine heilsame Erfahrung für das Unternehmen."
salutare
Transliteration: saluˈtare
"È stata una lezione salutare per tutti noi."
saludable
Transliteration: saluˈdable
"La crisis económica tuvo un efecto saludable en sus finanzas."
salutar
Transliteration: saluˈtaɾ
"A experiência foi um aviso salutar para o futuro."
hitaishi
Transliteration: hitaishi
Script: हितकारी
"यह असफलता उनके लिए एक हितकारी सबक साबित हुई।"
有益的
Transliteration: yǒuyì de
"这次挫折给我们上了一堂有益的课。"
유익한
Transliteration: yuikhan
"이번 실패는 우리에게 유익한 교훈이 되었다."
有益な
Transliteration: yūeki na
"その失敗は彼らにとって有益な教訓となった。"
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