B2 noun Neutral

효능

[hjonɯŋ]

The power or capacity to produce a desired effect, especially regarding medicine, food, or specific methods.

Ejemplos

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인삼의 효능에 대한 과학적 연구가 활발하다.

Scientific research on the efficacy of ginseng is active.

2

제품의 효능을 과장 광고해서는 안 됩니다.

You should not exaggerate the efficacy of a product in advertising.

3

새로운 치료법의 효능이 입증되었습니다.

The efficacy of the new treatment has been proven.

Familia de palabras

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Hyoneung' as 'Hyo' (effect) + 'Neung' (ability). The ability to have an effect.

Quiz rápido

녹차는 피부 미용에 뛰어난 ( )이 있다고 알려져 있다.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 효능

Ejemplos

1

인삼의 효능에 대한 과학적 연구가 활발하다.

academic

Scientific research on the efficacy of ginseng is active.

2

제품의 효능을 과장 광고해서는 안 됩니다.

business

You should not exaggerate the efficacy of a product in advertising.

3

새로운 치료법의 효능이 입증되었습니다.

formal

The efficacy of the new treatment has been proven.

4

이 차가 소화에 효능이 좋대.

informal

They say this tea is good for digestion.

5

화장품의 효능을 직접 확인해 보세요.

everyday

Check the efficacy of the cosmetics for yourself.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
효능
Verb
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Adverbio
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Adjetivo
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Colocaciones comunes

효능이 있다 to be effective
탁월한 효능 excellent efficacy
효능을 입증하다 to prove efficacy
약리적 효능 pharmacological efficacy
효능을 발휘하다 to demonstrate efficacy

Frases Comunes

자기 효능감

self-efficacy

임상적 효능

clinical efficacy

항암 효능

anti-cancer efficacy

Se confunde a menudo con

효능 vs 효과

Hyogwa is a general 'effect', while hyoneung is more specific to the 'intrinsic power/efficacy' of a substance or medicine.

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Notas de uso

Essential for IELTS Reading/Writing topics related to health, traditional medicine, or new technologies.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use '효과' for everything; using '효능' when talking about medicine or supplements shows a higher level of vocabulary.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Hyoneung' as 'Hyo' (effect) + 'Neung' (ability). The ability to have an effect.

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Origen de la palabra

From Sino-Korean 效能 (effect and ability).

Patrones gramaticales

~에 효능이 있다 ~의 효능
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Contexto cultural

Very common in Korea when discussing the benefits of herbal medicine or functional foods.

Quiz rápido

녹차는 피부 미용에 뛰어난 ( )이 있다고 알려져 있다.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 효능

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