Definition
效果 (xiàoguǒ) is the general word for 'effect, result' — the outcome or impact of an action, medicine, or effort. 作用 (zuòyòng) emphasizes the function or role something plays; 影响 (yǐngxiǎng) is broader, meaning 'influence' (noun or verb). 效应 (xiàoyìng) is a technical term for scientific or social phenomena (e.g., 蝴蝶效应).
noun
effectresult
Examples
- 效果。Zhè zhǒng yào de xiào guǒ hěn hǎo.This kind of medicine has a good effect.
- 效果。Tā de gōngzuò xiào guǒ ràng lǎobǎn hěn mǎnyì.The results of his work made the boss very satisfied.
- 效果。Zhè bù diànyǐng de xiào guǒ tèbié hǎokàn.The visual effects of this movie are especially good-looking.
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