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Expressing efficacy or effectiveness with 功效 (gōngxiào)
Explanation
The noun 功效 (gōngxiào) means "efficacy," "effectiveness," or "beneficial effect." It is commonly used when discussing the practical results or benefits of something, such as medicine or a method. For example, 对它的功效并不相信 means "do not believe in its effectiveness."
Examples
这种药的功效已经得到了科学验证。
Zhè zhǒng yào de gōngxiào yǐjīng dédào le kēxué yànzhèng.
The efficacy of this medicine has been scientifically verified.
很多人对这个偏方的功效表示怀疑。
Hěn duō rén duì zhège piānfāng de gōngxiào biǎoshì huáiyí.
Many people are skeptical about the efficacy of this folk remedy.
绿茶有很好的抗氧化功效。
Lǜchá yǒu hěn hǎo de kàng yǎnghuà gōngxiào.
Green tea has excellent antioxidant properties.
这种药的功效已经得到了科学验证。
zhè zhǒng yào de gōngxiào yǐjīng dédào le kēxué yànzhèng.
The efficacy of this medicine has been scientifically verified.
很多人对这个偏方的功效表示怀疑。
hěn duō rén duì zhège piānfāng de gōngxiào biǎoshì huáiyí.
Many people are skeptical about the efficacy of this folk remedy.
绿茶有很好的抗氧化功效。
lǜchá yǒu hěn hǎo de kàng yǎnghuà gōngxiào.
Green tea has excellent antioxidant properties.