起作用 qǐ zuò yòng

to have an effect; to play a role; to be operative

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to have an effect
  2. 2. to play a role
  3. 3. to be operative
  4. 4. to work
  5. 5. to function

Characters

Character Meaning
起 qǐ HSK 1
to get up; to rise; to start
作 zuò HSK 1
to do; to write or compose; writings or works
用 yòng HSK 3
to use; to employ; to have to