B2 adjective Formal 1 min read

有成效

yǒu chéngxiào /joʊ˧˩˧ ʈʂʰəŋ˧˥ ɕjaʊ˥˩/

The word '有成效' describes efforts or measures that successfully yield the intended positive outcomes.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Indicates that actions have produced positive and measurable results.
  • Commonly used in professional, academic, and formal reporting contexts.
  • Emphasizes the fruitfulness of an ongoing or completed process.

Overview

  1. 1概述:‘有成效’是一个褒义形容词,主要用于描述某种行为、政策、努力或合作产生了实际的、正面的影响。它不仅表示‘有效’(Effective),更侧重于‘结出了果实’(Fruitful)。2) 用法特点:该词常作为谓语或定语。作为谓语时,常受‘非常’、‘十分’、‘颇’等程度副词修饰;作为定语时,常修饰‘工作’、‘合作’、‘方法’等名词。3) 常见语境:在职场汇报中,用于评价项目进展;在政府公文中,用于描述政策实施后的社会反馈;在学术领域,用于评价研究方法的可行性。4) 近义词辨析:与‘有效’相比,‘有效’侧重于功能上的可用性或合法性(如:证件有效),而‘有成效’侧重于努力后的收获;与‘成功’相比,‘有成效’更强调过程中的阶段性成果,而‘成功’往往指最终目标的达成。

Examples

1

我们的合作非常有成效。

everyday

Our cooperation has been very fruitful.

2

该地区的减贫工作卓有成效。

formal

The poverty reduction work in this region has been highly effective.

3

如果你想让学习更有成效,就得制定计划。

informal

If you want your studies to be more effective, you must make a plan.

4

实验结果表明,这种新型催化剂的应用是有成效的。

academic

Experimental results indicate that the application of this new catalyst is effective.

Common Collocations

工作有成效 Work is effective/fruitful
卓有成效 Highly effective (idiomatic)
预防措施有成效 Preventive measures are effective

Common Phrases

卓有成效

highly effective / distinguished results

初见成效

start to see results

Often Confused With

有成效 vs 有效

Refers to being valid (like a ticket) or functioning; '有成效' refers to producing a successful result from effort.

有成效 vs 成果

A noun meaning 'result' or 'achievement'; '有成效' is an adjective describing the state of having such results.

Grammar Patterns

主语 + (很/非常) + 有成效 有成效的 + 名词 动词 + 得 + 很有成效

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Mainly used in formal and professional writing or speech. It carries a strong positive connotation, suggesting that the time and energy invested have paid off. It is rarely used in very casual slang.


Common Mistakes

Do not confuse the noun '成效' (effect/result) with the adjective '有成效'. For example, you can say '取得了显著成效' (achieved significant results) or '工作很有成效' (the work is very fruitful).

Tips

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Use with degree adverbs for emphasis

Pair it with '非常' (very) or '颇' (quite) to sound more natural in professional evaluations.

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Avoid using it for physical tools

Do not use '有成效' for a hammer or a key; use '好用' or '有效' instead. It is for processes.

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Reflects results-oriented values in workplace

In Chinese business culture, being described as '工作有成效' is a high compliment for one's productivity.

Word Origin

A compound of '有' (to have), '成' (achievement/completion), and '效' (effect/result).

Cultural Context

Reflects the Chinese emphasis on pragmatism and tangible results in social and professional life.

Memory Tip

Think of '成' as 'achieve' and '效' as 'effect'. If you achieve an effect, your work is '有成效'.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

不完全可以。‘有效’侧重于‘起作用’(如药物有效),而‘有成效’侧重于‘有成绩’(如工作有成效)。

可以,但在正式场合(如会议、报告)中使用频率更高,口语中显得比较得体、专业。

常修饰抽象名词,如:工作、措施、合作、改革、学习、沟通等。

最常见的反义词是‘徒劳无功’(effort without result)或‘无效’(ineffective)。

Test Yourself

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经过三个月的努力,这项新政策的实施非常___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

‘有成效’是形容词,可直接作谓语,表示政策产生了好的结果。

multiple choice

以下哪个搭配在中文里听起来不自然?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

‘有成效’不用于修饰具体的实物工具(如雨伞),应修饰行为或抽象概念。

sentence building

这 / 证明 / 事实 / 改革 / 是 / 颇有成效的 / 的

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

‘事实证明...’是固定句式,‘颇有成效’修饰‘改革’。

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