zuò​yòng HSK2

effect

作用 zuò​yòng
effect noun
the function, impact, or result produced by an action

This medicine has no effect on headaches.

suffix noun
a suffix used in technical terms to denote a process, state, or action

Photosynthesis is the source of energy for plants.

affect verb
to act on or exert an influence on something

This natural force has long acted upon the coastline.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
51.8 per million appears in 20% of films
Written text
306.2 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 4
HSK 3.0
Level 2

Sources

Definitions
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