效 (xiào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 效 (xiào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 效 (xiào) means "Effect; to imitate". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 效 stroke by stroke?

效 has 10 strokes. The radical is 攵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 效 and 放?

效 (xiào) and 放 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 效?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 攵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 效?

Common words containing 效 include: 效果 (xiào guǒ) — Effect; result; 效率 (xiào lǜ) — Efficiency; 有效 (yǒu xiào) — effective; valid.

How to Write 效

The character 效 (xiào) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

效 is pronounced xiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Effect; to imitate.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 效 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 效

效果 xiào guǒ

Effect; result

效率 xiào lǜ

Efficiency

有效 yǒu xiào

effective; valid

Example Sentences

这个药效果很好。

zhè ge yào xiào guǒ hěn hǎo

This medicine is very effective.

他的工作效率很高。

tā de gōng zuò xiào lǜ hěn gāo

His work efficiency is very high.

这个护照还有效。

zhè ge hù zhào hái yǒu xiào

This passport is still valid.

Similar Characters

放 fàng

政 zhèng

敃 mǐn

Practice Writing 效 (xiào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 效

What does 效 (xiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 效 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 效 and 放?

What mistakes do learners make writing 效?

What common words use 效?

How to Write 效 (xiào)