How Formal Is It?
"这种新药的疗效已经得到了临床验证。 (The therapeutic effect of this new drug has been clinically verified.)"
"这种药的药效怎么样？ (How is the medicinal effect of this medicine?)"
"这药吃了管用吗？ (Is this medicine effective after taking it?)"
"妈妈说这个药药效好用，不苦。 (Mom said this medicine works well and isn't bitter.)"
"这酒的劲儿真大。 (The kick of this liquor is really strong.)"
Pronunciation Guide
- Tones (especially the 4th tone on 'yào' and the 4th tone on 'xiào' can be tricky for English speakers)
- The 'x' sound (similar to 'sh' but with the tongue pressed against the lower teeth)
Difficulty Rating
The characters are common and the concept is straightforward.
Relatively easy to write, consisting of two common characters.
Pronunciation is standard, no difficult tones or combinations.
Common enough to be easily recognized in context.
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这个药的药效很好。
This medicine's medicinal effect is very good.
我感觉药效开始发挥了。
I feel the medicinal effect is starting to work.
请问这个药的药效能持续多久？
Excuse me, how long can this medicine's medicinal effect last?
医生说这个药的药效很温和。
The doctor said this medicine's medicinal effect is very mild.
他吃了药，但是药效还没出来。
He took the medicine, but the medicinal effect hasn't appeared yet.
这个草药的药效很神奇。
This herbal medicine's medicinal effect is very miraculous.
吃药后，我很快就感觉到药效了。
After taking the medicine, I quickly felt the medicinal effect.
这种药的药效很强，副作用也小。
This kind of medicine's medicinal effect is strong, and side effects are small.
这种新药的药效非常显著，在临床试验中表现出色。
This new drug's efficacy is very significant, performing excellently in clinical trials.
显著 (zhùnyào) - significant, remarkable
医生建议我们耐心等待，因为有些中药的药效发挥较慢。
The doctor advised us to wait patiently because the medicinal effect of some traditional Chinese medicines takes longer to manifest.
发挥 (fāhuī) - to bring into play, to exert; 较慢 (jiàomàn) - relatively slow
为了确保药效，请务必按照说明书的指示服用药物。
To ensure efficacy, please be sure to take the medicine according to the instructions on the label.
务必 (wùbì) - must, be sure to; 说明书 (shuōmíngshū) - instructions, manual
经过多方研究，科学家们证实了这种草药的药效。
After extensive research, scientists confirmed the medicinal effect of this herb.
多方 (duōfāng) - many parties, in many ways; 证实 (zhèngshí) - to confirm, to verify
如果药效不佳，您可能需要咨询医生调整治疗方案。
If the medicinal effect is not good, you might need to consult a doctor to adjust the treatment plan.
不佳 (bùjiā) - not good, poor; 调整 (tiáozhěng) - to adjust, to regulate
虽然价格昂贵，但这款进口药的药效确实令人信服。
Although expensive, the efficacy of this imported medicine is indeed convincing.
昂贵 (ángguì) - expensive, costly; 令人信服 (lìngrén xìnfú) - convincing, persuasive
传统疗法在某些疾病上显示出独特的药效优势。
Traditional therapies show unique advantages in medicinal effect for certain diseases.
疗法 (liáofǎ) - therapy, treatment; 独特 (dútè) - unique, distinctive; 优势 (yōushì) - advantage
环境因素有时也会影响药物的药效发挥。
Environmental factors can sometimes also affect the manifestation of a drug's efficacy.
环境因素 (huánjìng yīnsù) - environmental factors; 影响 (yǐngxiǎng) - to influence, to affect
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a YAOrt (like yogurt) that's so powerful it gives you superpowers! The 'xiao' (效) part sounds like 'show', so the 'yaoxiao' is the 'show' of the medicine's effect. Think of a superhero showing off their powers after eating the super yaort.
Visual Association
Picture a bright, glowing pill or a steaming bowl of herbal medicine, with visible rays of healing energy emanating from it, signifying its strong 'efficacy' or 'medicinal effect'.
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Challenge
Think about a time you took medicine. How would you describe its 'efficacy' or 'medicinal effect' using '药效'? For example, if it worked well, you could say: 这个药的药效很好 (Zhège yào de yàoxiào hěn hǎo). This medicine's medicinal effect is very good. If it didn't work, you could say: 这个药的药效不明显 (Zhège yào de yàoxiào bù míngxiǎn). This medicine's medicinal effect is not obvious.
Test Yourself 42 questions
这款药的___很好。
The sentence talks about the 'effect' of the medicine. '药效' means medicinal effect.
医生说这种药的___很快。
The sentence is about how 'fast' the medicine works, so 'efficacy' or 'medicinal effect' is the correct choice.
这个药的___好吗？
The question is asking if the medicine 'works well', referring to its efficacy.
吃药后感觉好多了，说明药效不错。
Feeling better after taking medicine means the medicine has a good effect.
如果药效不好，就不用吃药了。
If the medicine is not effective, you should consult a doctor, not just stop taking it.
药效是指药的味道。
药效 refers to the effect of the medicine, not its taste.
This sentence asks if this medicine has good effects. '这' (zhè) means 'this', '药' (yào) means 'medicine', '有' (yǒu) means 'have', '好' (hǎo) means 'good', '药效' (yàoxiao) means 'medicinal effect', and '吗' (ma) is a question particle.
This sentence means 'The medicinal effect of that medicine is very fast'. '那个' (nàge) means 'that', '药' (yào) means 'medicine', '的' (de) is a possessive particle, '药效' (yàoxiao) means 'medicinal effect', '很' (hěn) means 'very', and '快' (kuài) means 'fast'.
This sentence asks 'What do you think of the medicinal effect of this medicine?'. '你' (nǐ) means 'you', '觉得' (juéde) means 'think', '这个' (zhège) means 'this', '药' (yào) means 'medicine', '的' (de) is a possessive particle, '药效' (yàoxiao) means 'medicinal effect', and '怎么样' (zěnmeyàng) means 'how/what do you think'.
服用这种感冒药后，你感觉好多了，说明它的___很不错。
The sentence describes feeling better after taking medicine, indicating its 'efficacy' or 'medicinal effect' (药效) is good.
如果药物的___太强，可能会有副作用。
'药效' (medicinal effect) is the most appropriate word to describe something that can be 'too strong' and lead to side effects.
这款新药的___经过了严格的临床试验。
Clinical trials are conducted to test the 'efficacy' or 'medicinal effect' (药效) of a new drug.
药效指的是药物的作用和效果。
This statement accurately defines '药效' as the action and effect of medicine.
咖啡的药效可以让人保持清醒。
While coffee isn't medicine, it has a stimulating 'effect' (药效 here in a broader sense of a substance's effect) that helps people stay awake.
药效越强的药，副作用一定越大。
The strength of a medicine's efficacy does not always directly correlate with the severity of its side effects. This is a common misconception.
这种药的___很快，服用后没多久就感觉舒服多了。
句子描述的是药物发挥作用的速度，'药效'指的是药的功效。药方是处方，药味是药的味道，药性是药的性质。
医生说，这种草药的___比较温和，需要长期服用才能见效。
这里指草药发挥作用的强度和速度，所以'药效'是正确的选择。药方是处方，药材是药用材料，药引是中药中的引导药。
经过研究，科学家们发现这种新药的___比传统药物更强。
句子比较的是新药和传统药物在治疗疾病方面的效果，所以'药效'是最佳选择。药性是药的性质，药理是药的药理学原理，药剂是药的制剂。
为了确保___，服用此药时请严格按照医嘱。
为了确保药物能达到预期的治疗效果，所以需要确保'药效'。药理、药方和药性都不符合句意。
这种止痛药的___可以持续大约八小时。
这里指的是药物发挥作用的时间长度，因此'药效'是正确的。药味是味道，药引是引导药，药剂是制剂。
有些病人对安慰剂也有反应，这说明了心理作用有时也会影响药物的___。
这里是指心理作用影响了药物的实际效果，所以'药效'是符合语境的。药性是药的性质，药理是药的药理学原理，药味是药的味道。
This medicine's efficacy takes effect quickly. The sentence structure places the noun '药效' (medicinal effect) with '这种' (this kind of) and describes how it '发挥' (takes effect) with '很快' (very quickly).
This medicinal effect can alleviate pain. The sentence follows the structure of 'subject + verb + object', where '这个药效' (this medicinal effect) is the subject, '能减轻' (can alleviate) is the verb, and '疼痛' (pain) is the object.
The medicinal effect can last for about eight hours. The sentence describes the duration of the '药效' (medicinal effect) using '可以持续' (can last) and '大约八个小时' (about eight hours).
Imagine you are a doctor explaining to a patient why a certain medicine isn't working as quickly as expected. Use '药效' in your explanation.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
您的药效可能需要一些时间才能完全显现。每个人的身体对药物的吸收速度和反应都有个体差异。
Write a short paragraph for a health blog discussing the importance of following dosage instructions to ensure the '药效' of a medication. (约80字)
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Sample answer
为了确保药物的药效能充分发挥，并避免不必要的副作用，严格遵循医生或药剂师的剂量说明至关重要。过量或不足都可能影响药效，甚至危及健康。记住，正确的用药是保障药效和安全的前提。
You are writing a review for a new herbal supplement. Describe how you would evaluate its '药效'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
要评估这个草药补充剂的药效，我会在服用一段时间后仔细观察身体的各项指标是否有明显改善，比如精神状态、睡眠质量或疼痛缓解程度。同时也会关注这种效果是否能持续。
根据这段文字，什么情况下患者应该重新就医？
Read this passage:
医生建议，如果服用某种感冒药后，症状在三天内没有明显改善，可能说明该药的药效不佳或不对症。在这种情况下，患者应及时就医，调整治疗方案。
根据这段文字，什么情况下患者应该重新就医？
文章明确指出“如果服用某种感冒药后，症状在三天内没有明显改善，可能说明该药的药效不佳或不对症。在这种情况下，患者应及时就医”。
文章明确指出“如果服用某种感冒药后，症状在三天内没有明显改善，可能说明该药的药效不佳或不对症。在这种情况下，患者应及时就医”。
这段话主要说明了中药的什么特点？
Read this passage:
中药的药效常常被认为相对温和，起效慢但副作用小。与西药追求快速显效不同，中药更注重整体调理，其药效的体现是一个循序渐进的过程。
这段话主要说明了中药的什么特点？
文章提到“中药更注重整体调理，其药效的体现是一个循序渐进的过程”，这是其主要特点。
文章提到“中药更注重整体调理，其药效的体现是一个循序渐进的过程”，这是其主要特点。
这项研究的目的是什么？
Read this passage:
科学家们正在研究如何通过基因技术来提高某些植物的药效，使其在治疗特定疾病方面发挥更大的作用。这项研究有望为新药开发提供新的思路。
这项研究的目的是什么？
文章明确指出“科学家们正在研究如何通过基因技术来提高某些植物的药效”。
文章明确指出“科学家们正在研究如何通过基因技术来提高某些植物的药效”。
这种新药的___非常显著，服用后很快就能缓解症状。
句子描述的是药物的治疗效果显著，'药效'意为药物的功效、效力，符合语境。
医生提醒，有些药物的___会随着储存时间延长而降低。
此处讨论的是药物的效用会因储存时间而变化，'药效'指药物的有效性。
为了达到最佳___，请严格按照医嘱服用。
为了确保药物的最佳治疗效果，需要遵医嘱服用，'药效'在此表示药物的治疗效果。
这种传统草药的___虽慢，但副作用小，适合长期调理。
句子对比了草药作用的快慢与副作用，'药效'指药物作用的快慢和效果。
实验结果表明，高剂量使用并不能提高其___，反而会增加毒性。
实验旨在探究药物的有效性，'药效'表示药物的有效作用。
经过临床验证，这种疫苗的保护性___高达95%。
疫苗的保护作用就是其功效，'药效'在这里指疫苗的有效性。
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这种药的药效很快就显现出来了。
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一片
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不正常
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以上
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急性
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