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见成效 (jiàn chéngxiào) - use 见效 for a focus on effects manifesting over time, while 见成效 emphasizes achieving results or success.
Learners should be mindful of the context in which 见效 is used; it is often associated with positive outcomes rather than neutral or negative ones. It is generally used in formal contexts, such as discussions about medicine or policies. A common collocation is '措施见效' (cuòshī jiànxiào), meaning 'measures take effect.'
Although 见效 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with HSK Level 4 words related to effectiveness, such as 效果 (xiàoguǒ, effect) and 有效 (yǒuxiào, effective). Focus on understanding how to use it in sentences where results are discussed.
A common mistake is using 见效 in contexts where the outcome is uncertain. For example, saying '这种药见效了' (Zhè zhǒng yào jiànxiào le, 'This medicine took effect') implies certainty. Instead, use '这种药可能会见效' (Zhè zhǒng yào kěnéng huì jiànxiào), meaning 'This medicine may take effect.'
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How to say to have the desired effect in Chinese
“to have the desired effect” in Chinese is见效
见效 (jiàn xiào) means 'to have the desired effect' or 'to take effect.' It is commonly used in contexts where actions, strategies, or treatments are expected to yield results or benefits. This phrase emphasizes the successful outcome of an effort or intervention.
When to use 见效
Learners should be mindful of the context in which 见效 is used; it is often associated with positive outcomes rather than neutral or negative ones. It is generally used in formal contexts, such as discussions about medicine or policies. A common collocation is '措施见效' (cuòshī jiànxiào), meaning 'measures take effect.'
见效 or something close to it
见成效 (jiàn chéngxiào) - use 见效 for a focus on effects manifesting over time, while 见成效 emphasizes achieving results or success.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 见效 in contexts where the outcome is uncertain. For example, saying '这种药见效了' (Zhè zhǒng yào jiànxiào le, 'This medicine took effect') implies certainty. Instead, use '这种药可能会见效' (Zhè zhǒng yào kěnéng huì jiànxiào), meaning 'This medicine may take effect.'
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Frequently asked questions about 见效
You can say, '这个方法很快就见效了' (Zhège fāngfǎ hěn kuài jiù jiànxiàole), meaning 'This method took effect quickly.'
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