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成效 (effectiveness) vs 结果 (result) — use 成效 when emphasizing the effectiveness of a process, while 结果 focuses on the outcome itself.
Learners often confuse 成效 with 效果 (effect), which can lead to misunderstandings. 成效 is more about results from efforts, while 效果 focuses on the impact or outcome. This term is formal and commonly used in reports and discussions.
As an HSK 6 word, 成效 connects with other terms related to results and effectiveness, such as 效果 and 结果 (result). Students should practice using it in context, especially in formal writing or discussions.
Learners may mistakenly use 成效 when discussing general effects, leading to phrases like '这个产品的成效很好' (This product has a good effect), which should be corrected to '这个产品的效果很好.'
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How to say effect in Chinese
“effect” in Chinese is成效
成效 refers to the tangible effects or results achieved from an action or process. It is commonly used in contexts such as business, education, and research to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and efforts.
When to use 成效
Learners often confuse 成效 with 效果 (effect), which can lead to misunderstandings. 成效 is more about results from efforts, while 效果 focuses on the impact or outcome. This term is formal and commonly used in reports and discussions.
成效 or something close to it
成效 (effectiveness) vs 结果 (result) — use 成效 when emphasizing the effectiveness of a process, while 结果 focuses on the outcome itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 成效 when discussing general effects, leading to phrases like '这个产品的成效很好' (This product has a good effect), which should be corrected to '这个产品的效果很好.'
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Grammar patterns of 成效
成效 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我相信埃莉诺在妇女中所做的工作会见____的。
Eleanor's work among the women will, I trust, bear fruit.
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成效 emphasizes the results achieved from actions, while 效果 focuses on the impact or outcome of something.
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