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奏效

zòuxiào
verb HSK 7 #6,618

Meanings

  1. 1 to be effective
  2. 2 to produce results
  3. 3 to work

Examples

这个方法果然奏效了。
Zhège fāngfǎ guǒrán zòuxiào le.
This method actually worked.
经过多次尝试，治疗终于奏效。
Jīngguò duō cì chángshì, zhìliáo zhōngyú zòuxiào.
After many attempts, the treatment finally took effect.

Tips

usage
奏效 is often used for plans, strategies, methods, or treatments that produce the desired result. More formal than 有效.
memory
奏 (to present to the emperor) + 效 (effect) = presenting results, i.e. producing an effect.

Stroke Order

奏 zòu
效 xiào