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副作用 (side effects) vs 不良反应 (adverse reactions) — use 副作用 when specifically referring to unintended effects of a treatment, while 不良反应 encompasses broader negative responses.
Common mistakes include confusing 副作用 with 主要作用 (zhǔ yào zuò yòng), which means 'main effect.' This term is generally used in formal discussions about health and medicine, so be mindful of the context when using it.
As a word related to health, 副作用 may not directly appear in HSK vocabulary lists, but understanding it can enhance comprehension of medical texts. Focus on the radicals: 副 (fù) and 作用 (zuò yòng) to grasp related vocabulary better.
Learners often confuse 副作用 with 负面影响 (fù miàn yǐng xiǎng), which means 'negative impact.' A wrong example would be saying '这种药物有负面影响' instead of '这种药物的副作用.'
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How to say side effect in Chinese
“side effect” in Chinese is副作用
副作用 refers to side effects, which are unintended consequences or reactions that occur alongside the primary effects of a drug or treatment. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, especially when discussing medications and their impact on patients.
When to use 副作用
Common mistakes include confusing 副作用 with 主要作用 (zhǔ yào zuò yòng), which means 'main effect.' This term is generally used in formal discussions about health and medicine, so be mindful of the context when using it.
副作用 or something close to it
副作用 (side effects) vs 不良反应 (adverse reactions) — use 副作用 when specifically referring to unintended effects of a treatment, while 不良反应 encompasses broader negative responses.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 副作用 with 负面影响 (fù miàn yǐng xiǎng), which means 'negative impact.' A wrong example would be saying '这种药物有负面影响' instead of '这种药物的副作用.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about 副作用
副作用 refers to side effects, while 主要作用 refers to the main effects of a drug or treatment.
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