奏效 zòuxiào to show results
to show results; to be effective
How to remember 奏效: 奏 to play + 效 result = to show results.
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How it is used
- To take effect / work - 药物奏效 (yàowù zòuxiào) the medicine works; 措施开始奏效 (cuòshī kāishǐ zòuxiào) the measures start to pay off.
- About a method or remedy producing the intended result; near 见效 (jiànxiào). Written-leaning.
Example sentences
- 它不会奏效。 Tā búhuì zòuxiào.It won't work.
- 这条规则不是任何情况下都奏效的。 Zhè tiáo guīzé búshì rènhé qíngkuàng xià dōu zòuxiào de.This rule does not apply in all cases.