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功效 (effectiveness) vs 效果 (result) — choose 功效 when emphasizing the inherent ability to achieve a purpose, while 效果 focuses on the outcome of that ability.
Be cautious with the context in which you use 功效; it is more appropriate in formal settings such as academic discussions or product reviews, rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include '药物的功效' (the efficacy of drugs) or '产品的功效' (the efficacy of products).
As an HSK 6 word, 功效 is part of a more advanced vocabulary that connects with other terms related to evaluation and effectiveness. Students should focus on using it in the context of discussions about health, technology, or efficacy assessments.
Learners often confuse 功效 with 效果. For example, saying '这个药的效果很好' is not incorrect, but it may not convey the precise meaning of efficacy that 功效 provides. Always choose 功效 when discussing effectiveness in a technical or formal context.
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How to say efficacy in Chinese
“efficacy” in Chinese is功效
功效 refers to the effectiveness or efficacy of something, often used in contexts such as medicine, health supplements, or any product's ability to deliver on its promised results. It signifies how well something achieves its intended purpose or function.
When to use 功效
Be cautious with the context in which you use 功效; it is more appropriate in formal settings such as academic discussions or product reviews, rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include '药物的功效' (the efficacy of drugs) or '产品的功效' (the efficacy of products).
功效 or something close to it
功效 (effectiveness) vs 效果 (result) — choose 功效 when emphasizing the inherent ability to achieve a purpose, while 效果 focuses on the outcome of that ability.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 功效 with 效果. For example, saying '这个药的效果很好' is not incorrect, but it may not convey the precise meaning of efficacy that 功效 provides. Always choose 功效 when discussing effectiveness in a technical or formal context.
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Grammar Patterns of 功效
功效 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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You can say, '这款药的功效很好' which means 'The efficacy of this medicine is very good.'
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