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The word "作用" is formed by combining the character "作", which means to do or act, with the character "用", which means to use or function; together they create a compound where the action implied by "作" is applied through the utility of "用", resulting in a term that denotes function, effect, or role.

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这种药有治疗作用。

Zhè zhǒng yào yǒu zhìliáo zuòyòng.

This medicine has a therapeutic effect.

政府在社会中扮演关键作用。

Zhèngfǔ zài shèhuì zhōng bànyǎn guānjiàn zuòyòng.

The government plays a key role in society.

气候变化对农业产生深远作用。

Qìhòu biànhuà duì nóngyè chǎnshēng shēnyuǎn zuòyòng.

Climate change has a profound impact on agriculture.

这种化学物质起催化作用。

Zhè zhǒng huàxué wùzhì qǐ cuīhuà zuòyòng.

This chemical substance acts as a catalyst.

国际协议在维护全球和平方面发挥不可替代的作用。

Guójì xiéyì zài wéihù quánqiú hépíng fāngmiàn fāhuī bùkě tìdài de zuòyòng.

International agreements play an irreplaceable role in maintaining global peace.

Word Definition - 作用

zuò yòng to act on; to affect; action; function; activity; impact; result; effect; purpose; intent; (suffix) -ation, -tion etc, as in 抑制作用[yì zhì zuò yòng], inhibition

Individual Character Details

作 zuō, zuò
用 yòng