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有效

yǒuxiào

Description

"有效"的意思是有作用、能起到好结果，或者在时间上还能用。

"有效" means effective, able to produce good results, or still valid in terms of time.

我们常常用它来说一个方法很好用，或者一张票、一个证件还没过期。

We often use it to say a method works well, or a ticket or document is still valid.

Meanings

有效yǒuxiào

effective; working well; producing a good result

这个方法很有效。

This method is very effective.

有效yǒuxiào

valid; still usable (not expired)

这张票今天还有效。

This ticket is still valid today.

Related words

无效有用效果作用过期

Notes

  • Etymology

    有 (to have) + 效 (effect), literally "to have effect."

  • Nuance

    有效 stresses producing results; 有用 stresses being useful or handy.

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