gin3 haau6見效见效

Jyutpinggin3 haau6

Yalegin haauh

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To become effective or produce the desired result, especially of medicine or treatment.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the visible or tangible results of an action, treatment, or strategy. It is commonly used when discussing medical treatments, skincare, or problem-solving approaches where a clear change is expected. Unlike formal terms for effectiveness, this carries a sense of relief or satisfaction that the effort invested is finally paying off.

Examples

le1呢zek3隻joek6藥hou2好faai3快gin3見haau6效，sik6食jyun4完m4唔sai2使bun3半go3個zung1鐘zau6就m4唔tung3痛。

This medicine is fast-acting; it stops the pain in less than half an hour after taking it.

nei5你si5試zo2咗gam3咁do1多fong1方faat3法，bin1邊joeng6樣zeoi3最gin3見haau6效aa4呀？

You have tried so many methods, which one is the most effective?

Common phrases

hou2好faai3快gin3見haau6效

to become effective very quickly

m4唔gin3見haau6效

to be ineffective

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe people or abstract concepts that are generally capable; it is strictly reserved for things that produce a specific, observable outcome after being applied or used.