成效 chéngxiào effect
effect; result
How to remember 成效: 成 to become + 效 result = effect.
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How it is used
- Effect / results (of an effort or measure): 初见成效 (chū jiàn chéngxiào) beginning to show results, 成效显著 (remarkable results).
- Specifically the beneficial outcome that shows an effort worked.
- Compare 效果 (xiàoguǒ, effect, general); 成效 stresses achieved, positive results of work/policy.