Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
作用
zuòyòng
Description
“作用”是指一件事对别的事产生的影响或功能，常常用在科学或日常生活里。
"作用" refers to the influence or function one thing has on another, often used in science or daily life.
比如说药有作用，运动对身体也有好的作用。
For example, medicine has "作用", and exercise also has good "作用" on the body.
Meanings
作用zuòyòng
effect; function; role
这种药对感冒很有作用。
This medicine is very effective for colds.
作用zuòyòng
to act on; to have an effect on
阳光作用于植物，让它们长大。
Sunlight acts on plants, helping them grow.
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Notes
- Etymology
作 (to do/act) + 用 (use), literally the effect produced by an action.
- Nuance
作用 stresses functional effect; 影响 is broader influence, often on people or situations.
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