功效 gōngxiào efficacy
怎么记住“功效”: 功 achievement + 效 result = efficacy.
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用法
- The efficacy/beneficial effect of something, especially medicine, cosmetics, or measures - 这种药功效显著 (zhè zhǒng yào gōngxiào xiǎnzhù) this medicine has marked efficacy.
- Stresses a positive, intended result, unlike neutral 效果 (xiàoguǒ, effect/result) which can be good or bad.
- Common in health, skincare, and product advertising.