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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
效应xiàoyìngeffect (scientific phenomenon)HSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #7130, Hard
xiàoyìng(xiao4ying4)xiao ying T4
  1. 1effect (scientific phenomenon)
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March 24, 2026

效应(效應)xiàoyìng(xiao4ying4)

The term 效应 (xiàoyìng) refers to an effect or phenomenon, particularly in scientific contexts. It is used to describe the results or consequences of a specific action, condition, or event, such as the 'butterfly effect' in chaos theory or the 'placebo effect' in medicine.

Strokes17Frequency#7130DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese science and education, the concept of 效应 is often emphasized in discussions about cause and effect, reflecting the analytical approach taken in scientific inquiry. This term may appear frequently in discussions about environmental issues, technology, and health.

Memory tip

Think of 效应 (xiàoyìng) as 'effect' by breaking it down: 效 (xiào) looks like 'show' and 应 (yìng) sounds like 'in', suggesting that an effect is something that 'shows up' in response to an action. Visualize a butterfly flapping its wings (the cause) leading to a distant storm (the effect) to remember the profound impact small actions can have.

Meanings of 效应

xiàoyìng(xiao4ying4)
1effect (scientific phenomenon)
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效应Simplified
效應Traditional
17Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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影响 (yǐngxiǎng) — use 效应 when referring to a specific phenomenon or result, while 影响 emphasizes the broader influence or impact of something.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone when using 效应, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion. It's often used in academic or formal contexts, so it's important to pair it with appropriate subjects (e.g., 物理效应 for physical effects). Common collocations include '产生效应' (to produce an effect) and '影响效应' (influence effect).

HSK Study Tips

Though 效应 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it is relevant for advanced learners, especially those studying scientific texts. Focus on understanding how this term relates to cause-and-effect relationships in various subjects, as this will enhance comprehension of more complex concepts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 效应 with 影响 (yǐngxiǎng), which means 'influence' rather than 'effect'. For example, saying '我们需要研究这个影响' (We need to study this influence) instead of '我们需要研究这个效应' (We need to study this effect) can change the meaning.

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Component characters

效xiàoto imitate
HSK 410 strokes攵
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应yìngto agree (to do sth)
HSK 77 strokes广
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How to say effect (scientific phenomenon) in Chinese

“effect (scientific phenomenon)” in Chinese is效应xiàoyìng

The term 效应 (xiàoyìng) refers to an effect or phenomenon, particularly in scientific contexts. It is used to describe the results or consequences of a specific action, condition, or event, such as the 'butterfly effect' in chaos theory or the 'placebo effect' in medicine.

When to use 效应

Be mindful of the tone when using 效应, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion. It's often used in academic or formal contexts, so it's important to pair it with appropriate subjects (e.g., 物理效应 for physical effects). Common collocations include '产生效应' (to produce an effect) and '影响效应' (influence effect).

效应 or something close to it

影响 (yǐngxiǎng) — use 效应 when referring to a specific phenomenon or result, while 影响 emphasizes the broader influence or impact of something.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 效应 with 影响 (yǐngxiǎng), which means 'influence' rather than 'effect'. For example, saying '我们需要研究这个影响' (We need to study this influence) instead of '我们需要研究这个效应' (We need to study this effect) can change the meaning.

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It is pronounced as xiàoyìng, with the first syllable in the fourth tone and the second syllable in the fourth tone.

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