English–Chinese

“fast-acting” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinsù xiào

Example

这种速效药很受欢迎。zhè zhǒng sù xiào yào hěn shòu huān yíng

This fast-acting medicine is very popular.

Illustration for 速效 (fast-acting)

How to say “fast-acting” in Chinese

“Fast-acting” in Chinese is 速效 (sù xiào).

The gap between use and result is very short, so the effect becomes clear without much waiting.

Full entry for 速效: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 速效

这种速效药见效快，但不宜长期服用。zhè zhǒng sù xiào yào jiàn xiào kuài dàn bù yí cháng qī fú yòng

This kind of fast-acting medicine works quickly, but it should not be taken for a long time.

Tips for using 速效

  • The word describes how quickly an effect starts, not how powerful or long-lasting it is, so those qualities need separate wording.

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