English–Chinese
“effect” in Chinese
How to say “effect” in Chinese
“Effect” in Chinese is 作用 (zuò yòng).
A thing's working power: what it can bring about or the job it performs.
Example sentences with 作用
这个办法很能起作用，问题很快解决了。zhè ge bàn fǎ hěn néng qǐ zuò yòng wèn tí hěn kuài jiě jué le
This method works very well, and the problem was solved quickly.
Tips for using 作用
- For tools and systems, English speakers may choose a verb such as "work" where Chinese uses this noun, so context matters when describing what something does.
Other Chinese words for “effect”
这种药的功效很明显。zhè zhǒng yào de gōng xiào hěn míng xiǎn
The effect of this medicine is clear.
这个政策产生了明显的效应。zhè ge zhèng cè chǎn shēng le míng xiǎn de xiào yìng
This policy had a clear effect.
这个方法的效果很好。zhè ge fāng fǎ de xiào guǒ hěn hǎo
This method has a very good effect.