功效

gōng xiào

CL 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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1. efficacy

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 无效 wú xiào 无效 wú xiào not valid 表示没有功效: not valid

Related words

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• 疗效 liáo xiào 疗效 liáo xiào healing efficacy; healing effect 特指医疗方面的功效: healing efficacy; healing effect

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“有”、“无”、“显著”搭配，如“有显著功效”。

Formality

书面语，用于正式场合或产品说明。

Example Sentences

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这种药的 功效 很明显。

The efficacy of this medicine is very obvious.

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Child Words of 功效

• 功 功 gōng: meritorious deed or service
• 效 效 xiào: effect