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March 24, 2026
效果xiàoguǒ(xiao4guo3)
效果 (xiàoguǒ) refers to the result or effect of an action, event, or process. It is commonly used in contexts such as discussing the effectiveness of a product, evaluating the outcome of a project, or analyzing the impact of a decision.
Frequency#1974DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of效果 is often linked to traditional Chinese medicine, where the effectiveness of treatments is crucial. Evaluating the效果 of herbal remedies or acupuncture is a common practice.
Memory Tip
Imagine a magician performing a trick (效) that creates a stunning effect (果) on the audience. The character 效 has the radical for 'effect' (效) and 'fruit' (果) suggests the result is as delightful as a ripe fruit. Together, they help you remember that 效果 means 'effect' or 'result.'
Meanings of 效果
xiàoguǒ(xiao4guo3)
1result
2effect
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About 效果
效果Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1974Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
影响 (yǐngxiǎng) vs 效果 (xiàoguǒ): use 效果 when specifically referring to the result or effect, while 影响 emphasizes the influence or impact on something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a magician performing a trick (效) that creates a stunning effect (果) on the audience. The character 效 has the radical for 'effect' (效) and 'fruit' (果) suggests the result is as delightful as a ripe fruit. Together, they help you remember that 效果 means 'effect' or 'result.'
Usage Notes
Be aware of the tone differences, as '效果' should always be pronounced with the fourth tone (xiàoguǒ). It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, but make sure to pair it with appropriate verbs like '产生' (to produce) or '影响' (to influence) for clarity.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 效果 connects well with other concepts related to results and evaluations, such as 结果 (result) and 效率 (efficiency). Focus on using it in sentences to describe outcomes or effects in various contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of效果 is often linked to traditional Chinese medicine, where the effectiveness of treatments is crucial. Evaluating the效果 of herbal remedies or acupuncture is a common practice.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 效果 with 结果 (result), using them interchangeably. Remember, 效果 specifically refers to the effect or impact, while 结果 refers to the outcome or result of a situation.
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Grammar Patterns of 效果
效果 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The drugs work well at first but gradually lose their effectiveness.
4
这样我们的教学效果就比较好了.
zhè yàng wǒ mén de jiào xué xiào guǒ jiù bǐ jiào hǎo le.
In this way we get better results in teaching.
5
这座新音乐厅的音响效果极好.
zhè zuò xīn yīn lè tīng de yīn xiǎng xiào guǒ jí hǎo.
The acoustics of the new concert hall are excellent.
6
错误的态度会产生完全相反的效果。
cuò wù de tài dù huì chǎn shēng wán quán xiāng fǎn de xiào guǒ。
The wrong attitude will have exactly the reverse effect.
7
色彩鲜明的主题才会产生这种效果。
sè cǎi xiān míng de zhǔ tí cái huì chǎn shēng zhè zhǒng xiào guǒ。
The effect only works well with strongly coloured subjects.
8
浅色是挂放图画或镜子很有效果的衬托。
qiǎn sè shì guà fàng tú huà huò jìng zǐ hěn yǒu xiào guǒ de chèn tuō。
Light colours provide an effective backdrop for pictures or a mirror.
9
调整天线的位置和方向以达到最佳接收效果。
tiáo zhěng tiān xiàn de wèi zhì hé fāng xiàng yǐ dá dào zuì jiā jiē shōu xiào guǒ。
Adjust the aerial's position and direction for the best reception.
10
下弦能够产生雄壮浑厚的音响效果。
xià xián néng gòu chǎn shēng xióng zhuàng hún hòu de yīn xiǎng xiào guǒ。
The lower strings contribute a splendid richness of sonority.
Cultural Notes for 效果
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of效果 is often linked to traditional Chinese medicine, where the effectiveness of treatments is crucial. Evaluating the效果 of herbal remedies or acupuncture is a common practice.
Frequently Asked Questions about 效果
You can say, '这个药的效果很好' (The effect of this medicine is very good).
Yes, 效果 is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, particularly in discussions about results.
Absolutely, you can say, '这个方法的效果不好' (This method's effect is not good).
