获利 (huò lì) is a verb meaning 'to make a profit' or 'to gain financial benefit.' It combines two characters: 获 (huò), meaning 'to obtain' or 'to acquire,' and 利 (lì), meaning 'profit,' 'advantage,' or 'benefit.' Together, they express the successful acquisition of economic gain—typically in business, investment, or trade contexts. The word emphasizes the result of an activity that yields positive financial returns.

获利 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, especially in formal reports, news articles, and business discussions. It can appear as a predicate verb (e.g., 公司获利了), a nominalized form (e.g., 获利能力 means 'profit-making ability'), or in compound terms like 获利空间 (profit margin). Unlike more colloquial expressions such as 赚钱 (zhuàn qián), 获利 carries a slightly more formal, objective, and sometimes analytical tone—often implying measurable or reported gains rather than casual earnings.