管用 (guǎn yòng) — effective, useful, that works (in a practical way)
Definition
管用 means something actually works in practice — a method, drug, or person's words get results. More concrete than 有用 (useful in general) and stronger than 有效 (technically valid/effective).
adjective
effectiveusefulthat works (in a practical way)
Examples
- 管用，。Zhè ge bàn fǎ hěn guǎn yòng, nǐ shì shì kàn.This method works well — give it a try.
- 管用？Zhè zhǒng yào duì tóu tòng guǎn yòng ma?Is this medicine effective for headaches?
- ，。Nǐ shuō huà bù guǎn yòng, hái shì huàn gè rén qù ba.Your words don't carry weight; better send someone else.
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