作用
作用 HSK 2 高階級 · Level 4
- to act on; to affect
- action; function; activity
- impact; result; effect
- purpose; intent
- (suffix) -ation, -tion etc, as in 抑制作用, inhibition
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 作 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 这药没有副作用。 This medicine does not have side effects.
- 它现在起作用了。 It works now.
- 毛巾完全没起作用。 The towel wasn't useful at all.
- 這是個作用強烈的藥。 This medicine has a strong effect.
- 药物的作用还不确定。 Whether the medicine will work or not is uncertain.
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