起到 (qǐ dào) — to have (an effect); to play (a role)
Definition
起到 (qǐ dào) means 'to play (a role)' or 'to have (an effect)' — it needs a follow-up noun like 作用, 效果, or 影响. Unlike 有着 or 具有, it focuses on a function or outcome something performs, not a quality it has.
verb
to have (an effect)to play (a role)
Examples
- 起到。Zhè ge jiàn yì qǐ dào le hěn hǎo de zuò yòng.This suggestion has played a very good role.
- 起到。Yùn dòng néng qǐ dào duàn liàn shēn tǐ de zuò yòng.Exercise can play a role in training the body.
- 起到。Tā de yǎn jiǎng qǐ dào le hěn hǎo de xiào guǒ.His speech had a very good effect.
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