The Chinese characters 利 meaning is benefit; gain.

Applying the sickle: 刂 (a variant of 刀) to the grain (禾) suggests reaping the harvest. i.e., profit, benefit or interest: 利. Often two parties quarrel, and a third party reaps the harvest. When the oyster and the heron fight, the saying goes: “The fisherman benefits.” (鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利)

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