成效

• Pinyin: chéng xiào
• Hanzi breakdown: 成 (accomplish) + 效 (effect, result)

Meaning

Effect; result; effectiveness.

Refers to the positive results or effectiveness of an action or policy. Often used in formal contexts to evaluate outcomes of initiatives, treatments, or reforms. Emphasizes tangible achievements.

Examples

1. 新政策实施一年后，已经取得了显著成效。 One year after the new policy was implemented, remarkable results have been achieved.
2. 这种治疗方法对他的病情很有成效。 This treatment method has been very effective for his condition.
3. 减肥计划坚持了三个月，终于看到成效了。 After sticking to the diet plan for three months, I finally saw results.

Usage Guide

Context: policy, evaluation, results

Tone: analytical

Do Say

• 成效显著。(The results are remarkable.)
• 有什么成效吗？(Have there been any results?)

Don't Say

• 把'成效'和'效果'完全等同——成效侧重积极成果，效果可以是好的也可以是坏的 (Don't treat 成效 and 效果 as identical — 成效 emphasizes positive outcomes, while 效果 can be good or bad)

Origin & History

Compound of 成 (to accomplish) + 效 (effect/result), meaning 'accomplished effect.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal