B1 noun Neutral

功能

/kʊŋ⁵⁵ nəŋ³⁵/

The natural purpose of something or the way in which a thing works. A specific task that a part of an organism or a machine performs.

Examples

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1

你知道这个按键的功能吗?

Do you know the function of this button?

2

该软件具备自动保存功能。

The software has an auto-save function.

3

这东西的功能挺多的。

This thing has quite a few functions.

Word Family

Noun
功能
Adjective
功能性的
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Memory Tip

功 (achievement/work) + 能 (ability). The ability to do work or perform a task.

Quick Quiz

这个软件最强大的___是翻译。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 功能

Examples

1

你知道这个按键的功能吗?

everyday

Do you know the function of this button?

2

该软件具备自动保存功能。

formal

The software has an auto-save function.

3

这东西的功能挺多的。

informal

This thing has quite a few functions.

4

大脑的不同区域负责不同的功能。

academic

Different regions of the brain are responsible for different functions.

5

我们需要测试新产品的主要功能。

business

We need to test the main functions of the new product.

Word Family

Noun
功能
Adjective
功能性的

Common Collocations

基本功能 basic function
主要功能 main function
具备功能 possess a function
多功能 multi-functional
正常功能 normal function

Common Phrases

功能齐全

fully functional

社交功能

social function

生理功能

physiological function

Often Confused With

功能 vs 作用

作用 is a general 'effect' or 'action', while 功能 is the specific 'designed purpose' or 'inherent task' of something.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in IELTS Listening and Reading when discussing technology or biological systems.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '官能' (sensory faculty).

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Memory Tip

功 (achievement/work) + 能 (ability). The ability to do work or perform a task.

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Word Origin

功 (merit/work) and 能 (ability).

Grammar Patterns

...的功能是... 具备...功能

Quick Quiz

这个软件最强大的___是翻译。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 功能

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