功效

gōng xiào

HSK 6

Meaning

功效指事物或方法所发挥的有利作用；效能。

Efficacy refers to the beneficial effect or function of a thing or method.

通常用于描述药物、疗法、技术或方法的效果和益处。

Typically used to describe the effect and benefit of medicines, therapies, technologies, or methods.

1 这种新药的功效非常显著，能快速缓解疼痛。 (The efficacy of this new drug is very significant, quickly relieving pain.)
2 瑜伽对缓解压力的功效已被多项研究证实。 (The efficacy of yoga in relieving stress has been confirmed by multiple studies.)
3 这种护肤品的功效是保湿和抗皱。 (The efficacy of this skincare product is moisturizing and anti-wrinkle.)
4 教育方法的功效直接影响学生的学习效果。 (The efficacy of teaching methods directly affects students' learning outcomes.)
5 定期运动对心血管健康的功效不容忽视。 (The efficacy of regular exercise on cardiovascular health cannot be ignored.)

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