The Chinese word 作用 can be translated to mean “function”, “effect”, or “role”. It is often used to describe the purpose or impact of something, such as the function of a tool or the effect of a medication. It can also be used to describe someone’s role or position in a particular situation. For example, you might say “这种药的作用是什么？” to mean “What’s this medicine for?”.
Translation
Noun: action, function, impact, effect
Verb: to affect
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这种药的作用很快 | zhè zhǒng yào de zuòyòng hěn kuài | This medicine works very quickly |
| 水的作用是冷却机器 | shuǐ de zuòyòng shì lěngquè jīqì | Water’s function is to cool down machines |
| 这个按钮的作用是打开灯 | zhège ànniǔ de zuòyòng shì dǎkāi dēng | The function of this button is to turn on the light |
| 这个工具的作用是切割金属 | zhège gōngjù de zuòyòng shì qiēgē jīnshǔ | The function of this tool is to cut metal |
| 这个软件的作用是帮助你管理文件 | zhège ruǎnjiàn de zuòyòng shì bāngzhù nǐ guǎnlǐ wénjiàn | The function of this software is to help you manage files |
| 这个设备的作用是检测温度 | zhège shèbèi de zuòyòng shì jiǎncè wēndù | The function of this device is to detect temperature |
| 她的话对我产生了很大的作用 | tā de huà duì wǒ chǎnshēng le hěn dà de zuòyòng | Her words had a great impact on me |
| 这个药的作用是缓解疼痛 | zhège yào de zuòyòng shì huǎnjiě téngtòng | The function of this medicine is to relieve pain |
HSK
作用 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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