B1 noun Neutral

效果

/ɕjɛ˥˩ kɔ˧˩/

A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause; the effectiveness of something.

Examples

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1

这个方法很有效果。

This method is very effective.

2

研究评估了不同治疗方法的效果。

The study evaluated the effects of different treatment methods.

3

广告的效果超出了预期。

The effect of the advertisement exceeded expectations.

Word Family

Noun
效果
Adverb
有效地
Adjective
有效的
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Memory Tip

Xiao (imitate/result) + Guo (fruit/result). The fruit of an action.

Quick Quiz

这种减肥方法对她没有____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 效果

Examples

1

这个方法很有效果。

everyday

This method is very effective.

2

研究评估了不同治疗方法的效果。

academic

The study evaluated the effects of different treatment methods.

3

广告的效果超出了预期。

business

The effect of the advertisement exceeded expectations.

4

音响效果非常震撼。

formal

The sound effects are very powerful.

5

没效果就别再试了。

informal

If it doesn't work, don't try it again.

Word Family

Noun
效果
Adverb
有效地
Adjective
有效的

Common Collocations

显著效果 significant effect
副作用 side effect
达到效果 achieve the desired effect
视觉效果 visual effect
实际效果 actual effect

Common Phrases

效果图

rendered drawing/effect diagram

立竿见影

produce instant results

预期效果

expected effect

Often Confused With

效果 vs 结果

Jieguo is simply the outcome, while Xiaoguo emphasizes the effectiveness or quality of the result.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in science and medicine contexts to describe how a variable changed another.

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Common Mistakes

Using 'Xiaoguo' when you just want to say 'the end result' (Jieguo) without implying effectiveness.

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Memory Tip

Xiao (imitate/result) + Guo (fruit/result). The fruit of an action.

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Word Origin

Xiao (effect/imitate) and Guo (fruit/result).

Grammar Patterns

有...的效果 达到...效果

Quick Quiz

这种减肥方法对她没有____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 效果

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