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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
成效chéngxiàoeffectHSK 6, a, rank #15026, Hard
成效chéngxiàoresultHSK 6, a, rank #15026, Hard
chéngxiào(cheng2xiao4) T2
  1. 1effect
  2. 2result
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March 24, 2026
成效chéngxiào(cheng2xiao4)

成效 refers to the tangible effects or results achieved from an action or process. It is commonly used in contexts such as business, education, and research to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and efforts.

Frequency#15026DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 成效 is deeply tied to the value placed on productivity and measurable outcomes, reflecting a strong emphasis on efficiency and effectiveness in business and education.

Memory Tip

Think of 成 (to become) and 效 (to effect) coming together to signify 'becoming effective.' Imagine a student transforming into a successful professional after applying effective study methods.

Meanings of 成效

chéngxiào(cheng2xiao4)
1effect
2result
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About 成效

成效Simplified
Strokes
Radical
名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#15026Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 成效

Quick Contrast

成效 (effectiveness) vs 结果 (result) — use 成效 when emphasizing the effectiveness of a process, while 结果 focuses on the outcome itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 成 (to become) and 效 (to effect) coming together to signify 'becoming effective.' Imagine a student transforming into a successful professional after applying effective study methods.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 成效 with 效果 (effect), which can lead to misunderstandings. 成效 is more about results from efforts, while 效果 focuses on the impact or outcome. This term is formal and commonly used in reports and discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 成效 connects with other terms related to results and effectiveness, such as 效果 and 结果 (result). Students should practice using it in context, especially in formal writing or discussions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 成效 is deeply tied to the value placed on productivity and measurable outcomes, reflecting a strong emphasis on efficiency and effectiveness in business and education.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 成效 when discussing general effects, leading to phrases like '这个产品的成效很好' (This product has a good effect), which should be corrected to '这个产品的效果很好.'

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Component Characters

chéngto succeed
HSK 66 strokes
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xiàoto imitate
HSK 410 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 成效

成效 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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.

Exercise 1 of 3

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我相信埃莉诺在妇女中所做的工作会见____的。

Eleanor's work among the women will, I trust, bear fruit.

Example Sentences for 成效 (3)

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我相信埃莉诺在妇女中所做的工作会见成效的。

wǒ xiāng xìn āi lì nuò zài fù nǚ zhōng suǒ zuò de gōng zuò huì jiàn chéng xiào de。

Eleanor's work among the women will, I trust, bear fruit.
2
我期盼着能与他建立长期而有成效的合作关系。

wǒ qī pàn zháo néng yǔ tā jiàn lì cháng qī ér yǒu chéng xiào de hé zuò guān xì。

I am looking forward to a long and successful partnership with him.
3
莫里斯先生认为博物馆作的广告卓有成效。

mò lǐ sī xiān shēng rèn wéi bó wù guǎn zuò de guǎng gào zhuó yǒu chéng xiào。

Mr Morris feels the museum is using advertising to good effect.

Cultural Notes for 成效

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 成效 is deeply tied to the value placed on productivity and measurable outcomes, reflecting a strong emphasis on efficiency and effectiveness in business and education.

Frequently Asked Questions about 成效

成效 emphasizes the results achieved from actions, while 效果 focuses on the impact or outcome of something.