B1 noun Neutral

成效

/ʈʂʰəŋ˧˥ ɕi̯aʊ̯˥˩/

The actual results, effects, or successes produced by an action, policy, or effort.

Examples

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1

我的减肥计划很有成效。

My weight loss plan is very effective.

2

我们需要评估教育改革的成效。

We need to evaluate the effectiveness of the education reform.

3

学了这么久,有成效吗?

After studying for so long, is there any result?

Word Family

Noun
成效
Adverb
有成效地
Adjective
有成效的
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Memory Tip

Achievement (成) and effect (效).

Quick Quiz

通过三个月的训练,他的体能提升取得了____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 成效

Examples

1

我的减肥计划很有成效。

everyday

My weight loss plan is very effective.

2

我们需要评估教育改革的成效。

formal

We need to evaluate the effectiveness of the education reform.

3

学了这么久,有成效吗?

informal

After studying for so long, is there any result?

4

实验证明该药物在治疗方面极具成效。

academic

Experiments prove the drug is highly effective in treatment.

5

广告活动取得了显著成效。

business

The advertising campaign achieved significant results.

Word Family

Noun
成效
Adverb
有成效地
Adjective
有成效的

Common Collocations

显著成效 notable results
初见成效 start to see results
实际成效 practical effectiveness
评估成效 evaluate effectiveness
毫无成效 completely ineffective

Common Phrases

卓有成效

highly effective

事倍功半

twice the effort, half the result

大见成效

yield great results

Often Confused With

成效 vs 效果

'效果' is a neutral effect; '成效' usually implies a positive, successful result.

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Usage Notes

Common in business and academic reports to discuss if a goal was met.

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Common Mistakes

Saying '成效很大' is acceptable, but '卓有成效' is the preferred idiom.

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Memory Tip

Achievement (成) and effect (效).

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Word Origin

From '成' (complete/succeed) and '效' (effect).

Grammar Patterns

取得...成效 富有成效的

Quick Quiz

通过三个月的训练,他的体能提升取得了____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 成效

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