Korean word

약효

Pronunciation

Romanizationyakyo

Meaning

  • nounmedicinal effect

Example

이 약은 약효가 빨리 나타나요.i ya geun ya kyo ga ppal li na ta na yo

This medicine takes effect quickly.

Illustration for 약효 (medicinal effect)

More examples

저는 이 약을 먹어도 약효가 오래가지 않아요.cheo neun i ya geul meo geo do ya kyo ga o rae ga ji a na yo

Even when I take this medicine, its effects do not last long.

Core concept

A medicine's power to improve or relieve illness or symptoms.

Common phrases

  • 약효가 오래가다ya kyo ga o rae ga da

    long-lasting medicinal effect

  • 약효가 약해지다ya kyo ga ya kae ji da

    weakening medicinal effect

Similar words

효과hyogwa: A result that appears because something acts on a person or situation.
효능hyoneung: The power of a medicine or product to work as intended.

Definition in Korean

약물이 몸에 작용하여 병이나 증상을 개선하거나 완화시키는 효과.yang mu ri mo me cha gyong ha yeo pyeong i na cheung sang eul kae seon ha geo na wan hwa si ki neun hyo gwa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines words for medicine and effect, so its meaning centers on the effect produced by a drug.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, 약효 (yakyo, "medicinal effect") often appears with expressions about when a medicine starts working, making it useful for describing treatment results.

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