haau6效
Jyutpinghaau6
Yalehaauh
Definition
Effect, efficacy, or positive result; to imitate or follow.
- effect; efficacy; positive result
- literaryto imitate; to follow
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone verb or noun. It appears most frequently in compound words like 有效 or 無效 to describe whether an action or item achieves its intended purpose. When speakers want to express that something works well, they often prefer using the adjective 有用 instead of a construction involving 效.
Examples
Try this method and see if it's effective?
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use it as a standalone verb meaning to work or to be effective, but it must be combined with other characters to form a complete word. Always pair it with 有 or 冇 to convey the presence or absence of an effect.
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Grammar guides
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