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效能 (xiàonéng) refers to the effectiveness or capability of a system or process in producing a specific result, focusing more on the functional aspect rather than the input-output ratio that 效率 emphasizes.
Be cautious of the tone for 效率, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. This term is typically used in formal settings, especially in business contexts. Common collocations include '提高效率' (tígāo xiàolǜ - improve efficiency) and '工作效率' (gōngzuò xiàolǜ - work efficiency).
As an HSK 5 word, 效率 connects to other terms related to productivity and performance, such as 生产 (shēngchǎn - production) and 经济 (jīngjì - economy). Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe various scenarios, enhancing their vocabulary about work and efficiency.
Learners often confuse 效率 (xiàolǜ) with 效果 (xiàoguǒ - effect/result), leading to incorrect phrases like '工作的效果要好' instead of '工作的效率要好' (the efficiency of work should be good). Remember, 效率 focuses on the process and productivity, not just the outcome.
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How to say efficiency in Chinese
“efficiency” in Chinese is效率
效率 (xiàolǜ) refers to the effectiveness of a process or action in achieving a desired outcome, often used in contexts such as work productivity and resource management. It emphasizes the relationship between input and output, indicating how well resources are utilized. Commonly, this term is used in business, education, and personal productivity discussions.
When to use 效率
Be cautious of the tone for 效率, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. This term is typically used in formal settings, especially in business contexts. Common collocations include '提高效率' (tígāo xiàolǜ - improve efficiency) and '工作效率' (gōngzuò xiàolǜ - work efficiency).
效率 or something close to it
效能 (xiàonéng) refers to the effectiveness or capability of a system or process in producing a specific result, focusing more on the functional aspect rather than the input-output ratio that 效率 emphasizes.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 效率 (xiàolǜ) with 效果 (xiàoguǒ - effect/result), leading to incorrect phrases like '工作的效果要好' instead of '工作的效率要好' (the efficiency of work should be good). Remember, 效率 focuses on the process and productivity, not just the outcome.
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Grammar patterns of 效率
效率 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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公司决定缩减开支并提高____。
The company decided to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.
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You can say: '我们需要提高工作效率。' (We need to improve work efficiency.)
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