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B2 adjective 8 min de lectura

有成效

yǒu chéngxiào

Practícalo Ejemplos Notas y consejos 有成效 en 30 segundos

Explicación 有成效 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use '有成效' yourself, but you might hear it. Think of it as a fancy way to say 'good work' or 'it works well'. It's like saying 'Success!' when you finish a task. If you study hard and get an A, your teacher might say your study was '有成效'. Just remember: '有' is 'have', '成' is 'become/success', '效' is 'result'. So, 'have success result'. Very simple! In A1, we focus on basic results like 'good' (好) or 'done' (好了), but '有成效' is the grown-up version of these words.

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At the A2 level, you start to see '有成效' in short news clips or simple office dialogues. It's an adjective. You can use it to describe your Chinese learning. For example: '我的学习很有成效' (My learning is very effective). This sounds much better than just saying '我的中文很好'. It shows you are looking at your progress. You will mostly see it after '很' (very) or '非常' (extremely). It’s a good word to use when you want to talk about your hobbies or your work in a positive way.

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By B1, you should be able to distinguish '有成效' from '有效'. Remember, '有效' is for things like 'This medicine works' (这个药有效) or 'This rule is valid'. '有成效' is for 'This project produced great fruits'. You will start using it in more complex sentences with '的' (de). For example: '这是一次有成效的会议' (This was a fruitful meeting). At this level, you are moving from talking about basic needs to talking about processes and outcomes. Using '有成效' makes your Chinese sound more structured and professional.

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At the B2 level, '有成效' is a key vocabulary word. You are expected to use it in writing essays and in formal discussions. You should understand its collocations, like '开展得有成效' (carried out effectively) or '取得有成效的进展' (achieve fruitful progress). You should also be aware of the idiom '卓有成效' (highly effective). B2 learners should use this word to evaluate policies, business strategies, and educational methods. It is a marker of a 'Upper Intermediate' speaker who can discuss abstract concepts of success and productivity.

For C1 learners, '有成效' is part of your standard professional lexicon. You should use it with precision, contrasting it with '效率' (efficiency) and '效能' (efficacy). You will encounter it in high-level literary or political texts where the '成效' of a historical movement or a philosophical approach is debated. You should also be comfortable using its negative forms like '难见成效' (hard to see results) or '收效甚微' (achieve very little result). At this level, you don't just know the word; you know the entire semantic field of 'result-oriented' vocabulary.

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At the C2 level, you use '有成效' with native-like intuition. You understand the subtle rhetorical power it carries in a speech—how it can be used to validate a controversial policy or to inspire a team. You might use it in academic papers to describe the 'methodological effectiveness' of a study. You are also familiar with its usage in classical-influenced modern prose. You can play with the word, using it in irony or in complex metaphorical structures. It is no longer a 'vocabulary word' but a tool for precise and persuasive communication.

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有成效 en 30 segundos

有成效 means 'effective' or 'fruitful' in a professional or formal context, focusing on the quality of the results achieved.
It is commonly used to describe work, study methods, government policies, and business strategies that yield tangible progress.
It differs from '有效' (valid) and '高效' (efficient) by emphasizing the 'fruit' or 'success' of an ongoing effort.
The word is often paired with adverbs like '很' or '非常' and appears in the idiom '卓有成效' (highly effective).

The term 有成效 (yǒu chéngxiào) is a sophisticated Chinese adjective primarily used to describe actions, methods, policies, or efforts that produce visible, positive, and substantial results. At its core, it is composed of three characters: 有 (yǒu), meaning 'to have' or 'to possess'; 成 (chéng), meaning 'to become', 'to complete', or 'success'; and 效 (xiào), meaning 'effect' or 'efficacy'. Together, they literally translate to 'having successful effects'. While English speakers might simply say something is 'effective', 有成效 carries a nuance of being 'fruitful' or 'productive' in a way that suggests a process has reached a successful milestone or generated a tangible outcome.

Formal Contexts: This word is a staple in professional environments. You will encounter it in business reports, academic evaluations, and government speeches. It specifically targets the outcome of a strategy rather than just the functionality of a tool.
Personal Growth: When describing a diet, a study plan, or a training regimen, using this term implies that the effort put in has actually yielded the desired change, such as weight loss or improved grades.
Policy and Reform: In social discourse, it describes whether a new law or social movement has been 'effective' in solving a problem. It suggests that the measures taken were not in vain.

这项新政策在减少贫困方面非常有成效。(This new policy has been very effective in reducing poverty.)

Understanding the difference between 有效 (yǒuxiào) and 有成效 (yǒu chéngxiào) is crucial for B2 learners. While both mean 'effective', 有效 is often used for the validity of things (like a ticket or a medicine), whereas 有成效 emphasizes the 'fruit' or 'achievement' of an ongoing effort. It is more descriptive of the quality of the result than the mere existence of a result.

我们的沟通工作做得非常有成效。(Our communication work has been very fruitful.)

Furthermore, the word often appears in the four-character idiom 卓有成效 (zhuóyǒu chéngxiào), which means 'highly effective' or 'distinguished by its results'. This is the ultimate compliment for a project manager or a researcher. It elevates the standard from 'it worked' to 'it worked exceptionally well and produced great results'.

他在科学研究方面取得了卓有成效的进展。(He has made highly effective progress in scientific research.)

In summary, use 有成效 when you want to emphasize that an action was not just performed, but performed with a high degree of success and tangible output. It is a word that bridges the gap between effort and achievement.

Grammatically, 有成效 functions as an adjective. However, because it is composed of a verb (有) and a noun (成效), its usage patterns are slightly more specific than simple adjectives like 'big' or 'small'. It most commonly appears as a predicate after the subject or as an attributive modifying a noun with the particle 的 (de).

As a Predicate: In the structure 'Subject + (Adverb) + 有成效', it describes the state of the subject. Common adverbs include 很 (hěn), 非常 (fēicháng), 相当 (xiāngdāng), and 比较 (bǐjiào).

这个学习方法非常有成效。(This study method is very effective.)

As an Attributive: Use '有成效 + 的 + Noun' to describe a noun. This is common when discussing 'work', 'measures', or 'cooperation'.

我们进行了一次有成效的谈话。(We had a fruitful conversation.)

Another common pattern involves the verb 开展 (kāizhǎn - to carry out/develop). One often says '开展得很有成效' (carried out very effectively). The particle 得 (de) links the action to the descriptive result.

该项目开展得非常有成效。(The project was carried out very effectively.)

In more complex sentences, you might see it paired with 取得 (qǔdé - to obtain/achieve). While 取得成效 (obtain results) is a verb-object phrase, 取得有成效的进展 (achieve fruitful progress) uses the adjective form to qualify the noun.

Negative Form: To negate it, use '不' (bù) or '没有' (méiyǒu). However, '不怎么有成效' (not very effective) is more common than a blunt '无成效' in spoken Chinese, although '无成效' exists in formal writing.

目前的措施似乎并没那么有成效。(The current measures don't seem that effective.)

The word 有成效 is ubiquitous in the professional and public life of Chinese speakers. If you watch CCTV News (Xinwen Lianbo) or read the People's Daily, you will hear it almost daily. It is the language of progress and governance.

The Workplace: In a performance review (绩效考核 - jìxiào kǎohé), a manager might tell an employee: '你在过去一年的工作非常有成效' (Your work over the past year has been very fruitful). This is high praise. It means the employee didn't just work hard, but they delivered results that benefited the company.
Education and Coaching: Teachers use it to describe study habits. If a student starts using flashcards and their grades improve, the teacher will say this method is '有成效'. It focuses on the pedagogical success.

这种教学模式被证明是有成效的。(This teaching model has been proven to be effective.)

In the context of international relations or diplomacy, spokespeople often use 有成效 to describe bilateral meetings. If two world leaders meet and reach an agreement, the official statement will often describe the meeting as '富有成效的' (fùyǒu chéngxiào de - rich in fruitfulness/highly productive).

双方进行了富有成效的磋商。(The two sides held fruitful consultations.)

Finally, in the healthcare and wellness sector, when discussing long-term treatments or lifestyle changes, doctors and health bloggers use 有成效. For instance, '有成效的锻炼' (effective exercise) refers to a workout that actually improves fitness levels, distinguishing it from '无效锻炼' (ineffective exercise) where the person might be going through the motions without intensity.

Environmental Protection: When discussing climate change or pollution control, analysts evaluate whether the '减排措施' (emission reduction measures) are '有成效'. It is the standard metric for success in public policy.

While 有成效 is a powerful word, learners often misuse it by confusing it with other 'effect' related words or applying it to the wrong subjects.

Mistake 1: Confusing '有效' and '有成效': '有效' (yǒuxiào) generally means 'valid' or 'functional'. '有成效' (yǒu chéngxiào) means 'yielding results'. You cannot say '我的护照很有成效' (My passport is very fruitful). You must say '我的护照有效' (My passport is valid).

❌ 这张票很有成效。
✅ 这张票有效。(This ticket is valid.)

Mistake 2: Using it for Tools instead of Actions: We usually describe an action, a method, or a period of work as '有成效'. We rarely describe a physical tool like a hammer or a computer as '有成效'. Instead, we would say the tool is '好用' (easy to use) or '高效' (efficient).

Mistake 3: Confusing '效果' and '成效': '效果' (xiàoguǒ) is a noun meaning 'effect'. '有成效' is an adjective. Learners sometimes say '这个工作的成效很好' (The result of this work is good), which is correct, but they might try to use '效果' as an adjective. You cannot say '这个工作很效果'.

Another nuance is the intensity. 有成效 is quite strong. If something just barely worked, you wouldn't use it. It implies a level of success that is worth mentioning. Using it for trivial things (like 'I effectively opened the bottle') sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.

❌ 我很有成效地穿上了鞋子。
✅ 我穿好了鞋子。(I put on my shoes.)

Finally, remember that 有成效 is an adjective that describes the *result* of the effort. Don't confuse it with 有效率 (yǒu xiàolǜ), which describes the *speed* or *economy* of the effort. A project can be '有成效' (successful) but not '有效率' (it took way too much time and money).

To truly master the CEFR B2 level, you need to know how to swap 有成效 for other words depending on the context. Chinese has a rich vocabulary for 'effectiveness'.

有效 (yǒuxiào): The most common alternative. It is broader and can mean 'valid', 'effective', or 'working'. Use this for medicine, laws, and tickets. It lacks the 'fruitful' nuance of '有成效'.
见效 (jiànxiào): Literally 'to see an effect'. This is a verb. It is used when a treatment or a policy starts to show results. '这个药很快就见效了' (This medicine took effect quickly).
奏效 (zòuxiào): A more formal verb meaning 'to prove effective' or 'to work'. Often used for strategies or schemes. '他的计谋奏效了' (His scheme worked).
卓有成效 (zhuóyǒu chéngxiào): The 'pro' version of '有成效'. Use this when you want to emphasize that the results are outstanding or distinguished. It is a four-character idiom (chengyu).

In business contexts, you might also hear 高效 (gāoxiào - high efficiency). While '有成效' focuses on the *end result*, '高效' focuses on the *process*—doing things quickly and without waste. A '高效' team works fast; a '有成效' team achieves their goals.

虽然我们的工作很高效，但并没有什么成效。(Even though our work is highly efficient, it hasn't produced much result.)

Lastly, consider 得力 (délì). This is often used for people or measures that are 'capable' or 'effective'. For example, '得力助手' (a capable assistant) or '采取得力措施' (take effective measures). It implies that the person or action is the right 'force' for the job.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The character '效' (xiào) originally depicted a person following or imitating something, which eventually evolved to mean 'result' or 'effect'.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /jəʊ ʈʂʰəŋ ɕjɑʊ/

US /joʊ ʈʂʰəŋ ɕjaʊ/

In Chinese, each syllable has its own tone, but 'chéngxiào' is the primary semantic unit here.

Rima con

yǒu (有) rhymes with kǒu (口), jiǔ (九). chéng (成) rhymes with néng (能), péng (朋). xiào (效) rhymes with jiào (叫), piào (票).

Errores comunes

Pronouncing 'chéng' as 'chén' (forgetting the 'g').
Confusing the 4th tone of 'xiào' with the 1st or 3rd tone.
Not dipping low enough on 'yǒu'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 3/5

Easy to recognize once you know the characters for 'have', 'success', and 'effect'.

Escritura 4/5

Requires remembering the strokes for '效' and knowing when to use it instead of '有效'.

Expresión oral 3/5

Tones are manageable, but must be used in the right formal context.

Escucha 3/5

Common in news and business, so it's easy to hear frequently.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

有成功效果学习工作

Aprende después

效率效能绩效卓有成效成果

Avanzado

收效甚微事半功倍付诸实施贯彻落实

Gramática que debes saber

Adjective as Predicate

他的方法[很有成效]。

Attributive with '的'

[有成效的]工作。

Complement of Degree with '得'

工作开展得[很有成效]。

Verb-Object '取得成效'

该项目已经[取得成效]。

Negation with '没' or '不'

这个办法并[不怎么有成效]。

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Ejemplos por nivel

他的学习很有成效。

His study is very effective.

Subject + 很 + 有成效

这个方法有成效吗？

Is this method effective?

Question form with 吗

工作有成效，我很开心。

The work is fruitful, I am happy.

Two short clauses

你的帮助很有成效。

Your help was very effective.

Describing help

这次运动很有成效。

This exercise was very fruitful.

Describing an activity

老师说我的努力有成效。

The teacher said my effort is fruitful.

Reported speech

这个药很有成效。

This medicine is very effective.

A1 usage (Note: 有效 is more common but this is acceptable at A1)

我们的计划很有成效。

Our plan is very effective.

Possessive 'our'

这种新的学习方式很有成效。

This new way of learning is very effective.

Demonstrative '这种'

他进行了一次有成效的练习。

He did a fruitful practice.

Attributive with 的

为了让工作更有成效，我们需要计划。

To make work more effective, we need a plan.

Purpose clause with 为了

大家都觉得这个建议很有成效。

Everyone feels this suggestion is very effective.

Verb 觉得 + clause

他的减肥计划很有成效，他瘦了。

His weight loss plan is very effective; he lost weight.

Causal relationship

我们要找一个更有成效的办法。

We need to find a more effective way.

Comparative 更

这个项目在第一阶段很有成效。

This project was very fruitful in the first stage.

Time/Stage phrase

经过努力，他的工作终于有了成效。

After effort, his work finally had results.

Noun usage of 成效

这次会议是一次非常有成效的沟通。

This meeting was a very fruitful communication.

Noun phrase '有成效的沟通'

这种管理模式在很多公司都被证明是有成效的。

This management model has been proven to be effective in many companies.

Passive structure '被证明是...的'

如果方法不对，再怎么努力也不会有成效。

If the method is wrong, no matter how hard you work, it won't be fruitful.

Conditional '如果...也...'

他在社区服务方面做了很多有成效的工作。

He has done a lot of fruitful work in community service.

Describing 'work' as a noun

通过这次培训，员工的工作更有成效了。

Through this training, the employees' work became more effective.

Preposition '通过'

我们希望这次合作能取得有成效的进展。

We hope this cooperation can achieve fruitful progress.

Verb '取得' + object

这种药对感冒很有成效，你可以试试。

This medicine is very effective for colds; you can try it.

Preposition '对' for target

虽然时间很短，但我们的讨论很有成效。

Although the time was short, our discussion was very fruitful.

Conjunction '虽然...但...'

政府采取了一系列有成效的措施来应对经济危机。

The government took a series of effective measures to deal with the economic crisis.

Measure word '一系列'

这种新型灌溉系统在干旱地区非常有成效。

This new irrigation system is very effective in arid regions.

Specific technical context

只有坚持下去，你的努力才会变得有成效。

Only by persisting will your efforts become fruitful.

Structure '只有...才...'

他在跨国谈判中表现得非常专业且有成效。

He performed very professionally and effectively in international negotiations.

Adverbial complement with '得'

该项改革在提高生产力方面取得了显著且有成效的结果。

The reform achieved significant and fruitful results in increasing productivity.

Parallel adjectives

为了确保项目有成效，我们需要定期的评估。

To ensure the project is effective, we need regular evaluations.

Verb '确保' + clause

这次科学实验的成果非常有成效，引起了广泛关注。

The results of this scientific experiment were very fruitful and attracted widespread attention.

Compound sentence

他提出了一套有成效的解决方案，解决了公司的难题。

He proposed an effective set of solutions that solved the company's difficult problems.

Noun '一套解决方案'

这场外交斡旋被公认为是一次卓有成效的努力。

This diplomatic mediation is widely recognized as a highly effective effort.

Idiom '卓有成效'

尽管资源有限，他们依然开展了富有成效的研究工作。

Despite limited resources, they still carried out fruitful research work.

Fixed phrase '富有成效'

这种社会政策的实施在长期内被证明是极有成效的。

The implementation of this social policy has proven to be extremely effective in the long run.

Time phrase '在长期内'

他在古典文学研究领域取得了极具成效的突破。

He achieved a highly effective breakthrough in the field of classical literature research.

Modifier '极具'

为了评估政策是否有成效，必须建立科学的指标体系。

To evaluate whether a policy is effective, a scientific index system must be established.

Embedded question '是否'

双边对话机制的建立，为解决争端提供了有成效的平台。

The establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism provided an effective platform for resolving disputes.

Abstract noun '平台'

这种教育改革的成效是全方位的，不仅限于学术成绩。

The effectiveness of this educational reform is all-encompassing, not limited to academic scores.

Noun '成效' as subject

他在危机公关中的表现既迅速又有成效，挽救了品牌声誉。

His performance in crisis PR was both swift and effective, saving the brand's reputation.

Structure '既...又...'

该项宏观调控政策在稳定市场预期方面发挥了有成效的作用。

This macro-control policy played an effective role in stabilizing market expectations.

Collocation '发挥...作用'

历史证明，唯有制度创新才能带来持久且有成效的发展。

History proves that only institutional innovation can bring lasting and effective development.

Formal philosophical tone

这种跨学科的合作模式在解决复杂全球性问题上极有成效。

This interdisciplinary cooperation model is extremely effective in solving complex global issues.

Compound subject

他在文学创作中对意象的运用非常巧妙且有成效。

His use of imagery in literary creation is very clever and effective.

Aesthetic evaluation

评估一个领导者的标准之一，就是看其决策是否有成效。

One of the criteria for evaluating a leader is to see whether their decisions are effective.

Complex sentence structure

这种基于数据的分析方法在风险评估中被证明是极其有成效的。

This data-based analytical method has been proven extremely effective in risk assessment.

Passive with '被证明是'

他在推广可持续发展理念方面做出了卓有成效的贡献。

He has made highly effective contributions to promoting the concept of sustainable development.

Idiom usage in high register

通过多年有成效的治理，这片荒漠已经变成了绿洲。

Through years of effective governance, this desert has been turned into an oasis.

Resultative clause

Colocaciones comunes

开展得有成效

取得有成效的进展

工作有成效

有成效的措施

有成效的沟通

富有成效

管理有成效

学习有成效

治理有成效

卓有成效

Frases Comunes

相当有成效

— Quite effective. Used to express moderate to high success.

这个方案在实践中相当有成效。

难见成效

— Hard to see results. Used when an effort isn't working.

如果方向错了，再努力也难见成效。

初见成效

— Starting to show results. Used for early stages of a project.

新政策已经初见成效。

成效显著

— Results are remarkable. Used for great success.

该地区的绿化工作成效显著。

毫无成效

— Completely ineffective. Strong negation.

这种浪费时间的会议毫无成效。

长期成效

— Long-term effectiveness.

我们需要关注这项政策的长期成效。

短期成效

— Short-term effectiveness.

虽然有短期成效，但不可持续。

实际成效

— Actual results/effectiveness.

我们要看实际成效，而不是看口号。

社会成效

— Social impact/effectiveness.

这项公益活动取得了良好的社会成效。

工作成效

— Work performance/results.

领导非常看重员工的工作成效。

Se confunde a menudo con

有成效 vs 有效 (yǒuxiào)

有效 means valid/functional; 有成效 means fruitful/productive.

有成效 vs 高效 (gāoxiào)

高效 means high efficiency (speed/resource use); 有成效 means having good results.

有成效 vs 见效 (jiànxiào)

见效 is a verb (to start working); 有成效 is an adjective (being effective).

Modismos y expresiones

"卓有成效"

— Highly effective; distinguished results. Used for high-level praise.

他在医学领域做出了卓有成效的贡献。

Formal

"事半功倍"

— Half the work, double the result. Describes high efficiency/effectiveness.

选对方法，就能事半功倍。

Neutral

"立竿见影"

— Set up a pole and see its shadow. Immediate results.

这种新药的效果立竿见影。

Neutral

"收效甚微"

— Achieve very little result. Used for disappointing outcomes.

虽然投入很大，但收效甚微。

Formal

"大见成效"

— Showing great results. Used for successful implementations.

经过治理，污染防治大见成效。

Formal

"徒劳无功"

— Work hard but get no result. Futility.

没有计划的行动往往徒劳无功。

Neutral

"马到成功"

— Instant success upon arrival. A well-wish for success.

祝你这次出差马到成功！

Informal

"成效斐然"

— Remarkable results. Very formal praise.

该校在素质教育方面成效斐然。

Literary

"不计成效"

— Regardless of the results. Often used for blind effort.

他只管埋头苦干，从不计成效。

Neutral

"劳而无功"

— Labor without success. Similar to 徒劳无功.

如果方法不对，只会劳而无功。

Neutral

Fácil de confundir

有成效 vs 效果

Both contain '效' and relate to results.

效果 is a noun (the effect itself). 有成效 is an adjective (describing something as effective).

这种药的效果很好。(Noun) / 这种治疗很有成效。(Adjective)

有成效 vs 成功

Both imply a positive outcome.

成功 is 'success' (a final state). 有成效 implies an ongoing process that is yielding results.

他成功了。(He succeeded) / 他的工作很有成效。(His work is productive)

有成效 vs 效率

Both relate to performance.

效率 is speed and resource optimization. 有成效 is about the quality and impact of the result.

他的效率很高，但没成效。(He is fast, but gets no results)

有成效 vs 生效

Both relate to 'taking effect'.

生效 is specifically for laws, contracts, or rules becoming active.

法律自明日起生效。

有成效 vs 灵验

Both mean 'it works'.

灵验 is for magic, prayers, or mysterious things. 有成效 is for logical, planned efforts.

这个庙很灵验。

Patrones de oraciones

Subject + 很 + 有成效

我的学习很有成效。

这是一个 + 有成效的 + Noun

这是一个有成效的办法。

Verb + 得 + 很有成效

他做得很有成效。

在...方面 + 很有成效

在节水方面很有成效。

取得 + 有成效的 + 进展

我们取得了有成效的进展。

卓有成效的 + Noun

卓有成效的贡献。

富有成效的 + 磋商/会谈

富有成效的磋商。

被证明是 + 极有成效的

这种模式被证明是极有成效的。

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

成效 (result/effect)

效果 (effect)

效率 (efficiency)

效能 (efficacy)

绩效 (performance)

Verbos

奏效 (to work)

见效 (to take effect)

生效 (to become valid)

Adjetivos

有效 (effective/valid)

高效 (efficient)

失效 (invalid/expired)

Relacionado

成果 (achievement)

成绩 (grades/achievement)

成功 (success)

成就 (accomplishment)

效力 (legal force)

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

High in professional/media contexts; Moderate in daily life.

Errores comunes

我的护照很有成效。 → 我的护照有效。
Passports are 'valid' (有效), not 'fruitful' (有成效).
这个电脑很有成效。 → 这个电脑很好用 / 高效。
Tools are described by their utility or efficiency, not their 'fruitfulness'.
他工作得很成效。 → 他工作得很有成效。
You must include '有' because '有成效' is the full adjective.
取得效果。 → 取得成效。
While '取得效果' is okay, '取得成效' is the standard professional collocation for achieving results.
这个药无成效。 → 这个药无效。
For medicine not working, '无效' is much more natural.

Consejos

Work Reports

When writing a summary of your achievements, use '有成效' to highlight that your efforts led to real goals being met.

Pairing with '得'

Remember the pattern 'Verb + 得 + 很有成效' to describe how an action was performed.

Idiom Power

Memorize '卓有成效' as a single unit; it's a very high-level compliment in Chinese culture.

Office Talk

Use this word during meetings to sound more professional than using '好' or '行'.

Valid vs Fruitful

Always check: am I talking about a ticket/law (valid) or a project/study (fruitful)? Use '有效' for the former, '有成效' for the latter.

Essay Writing

In argumentative writing, use '有成效' when evaluating the success of a solution or policy.

Tone Accuracy

Pay attention to the 4th tone on 'xiào'. A weak tone might make it sound like 'xiǎo' (small), which changes the meaning.

News Keywords

This is a keyword to listen for when news anchors summarize government successes.

Formal Texts

When you see '成效', look for the characters before it to see if it's '有' (has), '无' (no), or '见' (see).

Mental Image

Visualize a 'Success Chart' going up—that is the essence of '有成效'.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of 'Yǒu' as a hand holding something. 'Chéng' is a finished building. 'Xiào' is the smile on your face when it works. You HAVE a SUCCESSFUL RESULT.

Asociación visual

Imagine a tree full of ripe apples. The effort of planting and watering was '有成效' because now you have the fruit (成效).

Word Web

有 (Have) 成 (Success) 效 (Effect) 结果 (Result) 有效 (Effective) 高效 (Efficient) 卓有成效 (Distinguished) 见效 (See effect)

Desafío

Try to use '有成效' in your next Chinese diary entry to describe your progress this week.

Origen de la palabra

The phrase is a modern compound. '有' is a basic verb from Old Chinese. '成效' appeared in later classical texts and became common in the 20th century.

Significado original: To possess (有) a successful (成) result (效).

Sino-Tibetan (Sinitic).

Contexto cultural

It is a positive, neutral word. No sensitivities.

English speakers often use 'effective' for everything. Chinese is more specific, distinguishing between validity (有效) and fruitfulness (有成效).

Government work reports (政府工作报告) frequently use this word to summarize yearly progress. Business management books often discuss how to be '卓有成效' (as in Peter Drucker's 'The Effective Executive' translated into Chinese). Environmental campaigns in China use it to describe the success of reforestation.

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Business Meeting

这次会议非常有成效。
我们需要更有成效的方案。
工作开展得很有成效。
取得成效

Education

学习很有成效。
教学方法有成效。
提高学习成效。
初见成效

Health/Diet

减肥很有成效。
锻炼很有成效。
治疗有成效。
这种方法很奏效。

Government/News

政策有成效。
改革很有成效。
治理有成效。
成效显著

Technology

新系统很有成效。
测试有成效。
技术改进有成效。
高效运行

Inicios de conversación

"你觉得这种新的工作方式有成效吗？"

"为了让我们的合作更有成效，你有什么建议？"

"你最近的学习计划有成效了吗？"

"我们如何才能取得更有成效的进展？"

"你认为哪种运动方式最有效、最有成效？"

Temas para diario

写一写你最近做的一件非常有成效的事情。

如果你的学习没有成效，你会怎么调整计划？

谈谈你对‘卓有成效的领导力’的理解。

描述一次你参与过的、非常有成效的团队合作。

分析一个你认为在社会治理方面非常有成效的政策。

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Usually, we describe a person's *work* or *actions* as '有成效', not the person themselves. However, you can say '他是一个卓有成效的管理者' (He is a highly effective manager).

The most direct opposites are '无成效' (formal), '没有成效' (neutral), or idioms like '收效甚微' (very little result) and '徒劳无功' (futile).

Yes, but mostly in professional or serious conversations. In very casual settings, people might just say '有用' (useful) or '很有效果' (has good effect).

You can say '非常有成效' or use the idiom '卓有成效'.

Yes, '这种治疗方法很有成效' is common. However, for the medicine itself, '有效' is more frequent.

Not exactly. 'Efficient' is '高效' or '有效率'. '有成效' means 'fruitful' or 'effective in terms of results'.

Yes, it is typically categorized at the HSK 4-5 level or CEFR B2, as it involves formal evaluation and professional vocabulary.

Yes, but it's less common than using '得很有成效'. For example, '有成效地开展工作' (To carry out work effectively).

'见效' is a verb meaning 'to start showing results'. '有成效' is an adjective describing the overall state of being effective.

Yes, '富有成效' (rich in results) is very formal and often used in diplomacy and business literature.

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