作用
zuò​yòng HSK2

effect

zuò​yòng effect · function · intention
  1. 作 zuò verb
    to do
    to do; to make; to engage in an activity; often interchangeable with 做 zuò in set phrases
  2. 用 yòng noun
    usefulness
    Usefulness; utility; the effect or function of something.

zuò​yòng to affect · to perform magic · conduct
  1. 作 zuò verb
    to do
    to do; to make; to engage in an activity; often interchangeable with 做 zuò in set phrases
  2. 用 yòng verb
    to use
    To use; to employ; to apply or make use of something to achieve a purpose.