Chinese

yǒuxiào
Meaning: effective; valid
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

有
效

Example sentences

This weight loss method is very effective for her.
政府採取了有效措施。
政府采取了有效措施。
The government took effective measures.
政府採取了有效的措施。
政府采取了有效的措施。
The government took effective measures.
這種疫苗對防治流感非常有效。
这种疫苗对防治流感非常有效。
This vaccine is very effective for the prevention and treatment of influenza.
為了讓系統有效運作,我們需要大家的配合。
为了让系统有效运作,我们需要大家的配合。
To ensure the system functions effectively, we need everyone's cooperation.
隨着疫苗的普及,全球的疫情終於得到了有效控制。
随着疫苗的普及,全球的疫情终于得到了有效控制。
With the widespread vaccination, the global epidemic situation has finally been effectively controlled.
許多人相信中藥對慢性病有效。
许多人相信中药对慢性病有效。
Many people believe that Chinese medicine is effective for chronic diseases.
外國遊客入境時需要出示有效的簽證和護照。
外国游客入境时需要出示有效的签证和护照。
Foreign tourists need to present a valid visa and passport when entering the country.
進入實驗室必須佩戴有效的通行證。
进入实验室必须佩戴有效的通行证。
A valid pass must be worn to enter the laboratory.
這種洗滌劑能有效去除汙垢。
这种洗涤剂能有效去除污垢。
This detergent can effectively remove dirt.

Usage Notes

Refers to something that achieves the intended result or is legally binding.

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