COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 效 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (strike) suggests the meaning, while 交 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 效 (xiào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
effect
xiàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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xiào
效
effect
Common words
xiào guǒ
效果
result; effect; efficacy; (theater) sound or visual effects
yǒu xiào
有效
effective; in effect; valid
gāo xiào
高效
efficient; highly effective
wú xiào
无效
not valid; ineffective; in vain
xiào lǜ
效率
efficiency
chéng xiào
成效
effect; result
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
效
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效
效
效
效
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 效
Say “xiào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xiào guǒ
result; effect; efficacy; (theater) sound or visual effects
yǒu xiào
effective; in effect; valid
gāo xiào
efficient; highly effective
wú xiào
not valid; ineffective; in vain
xiào lǜ
efficiency
chéng xiào
effect; result
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 效?
效 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 效 (xiào) mean?
效 (xiào) means effect.
What is the radical of 效?
The radical of 效 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.