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Referring to a function or role with 作用 (zuòyòng)
Actions & Events
Purpose & Reason
Structure
发挥/起 + 作用
Explanation
作用 (zuòyòng) means "function," "role," or "effect" and describes the impact or purpose something has. It is commonly paired with verbs like 发挥 (exert) or 起 (play). For example, 起作用 means "to take effect."
Examples
运动对身体健康有很大的作用。
yùndòng duì shēntǐ jiànkāng yǒu hěn dà de zuòyòng.
Exercise has a great effect on physical health.
老师在孩子成长中起着关键作用。
lǎoshī zài háizi chéngzhǎng zhōng qǐzhe guānjiàn zuòyòng.
Teachers play a key role in children's growth.
这种药的作用是降低血压。
zhè zhǒng yào de zuòyòng shì jiàngdī xuèyā.
The function of this medicine is to lower blood pressure.