This is the 4701st most frequent Chinese word.
益
"益" means benefit, advantage, or profit.
Here, '益' is used to mean 'beneficial,' describing friends that positively influence one.
益友助我成长。
I grow due to the help of beneficial friends.
In this sentence, '益' conveys the sense of 'enhance' or 'improve,' showing the positive effects of actions.
读书益智,勤学益才。
Reading enhances intelligence, and diligent learning cultivates talent.
The term '有益' utilizes '益' to denote 'beneficial,' referring to the constructive value of mutual communication.