HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
效 — effect
- Reading
- xiào
- Meaning
- effect; result; imitate
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
效 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xiào and it means effect; result; imitate. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
效 appears in everyday chinese words such as 效果 (effect, result), 有效 (effective, valid) and 效率 (efficiency).
Chinese words containing 效
Frequently asked questions
What does 效 mean in Chinese?
效 means effect; result; imitate in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 效 read?
效 is read xiào. Reading it inside real words — 效果 and 有效 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 效 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 效 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 效 in a word?
A common word containing 效 is 效果 (xiàoguǒ) — "effect, result". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 效 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 效 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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