副作用 (fù zuò yòng): side effect

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: side effect
Characters: 3
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

side effect

Chinese explanation

指药物在治疗疾病时产生的与治疗目的无关的作用，通常是不希望出现的不良反应
也泛指某种行为或事物在主要作用之外附带产生的影响，这种影响多为负面或非预期的。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

secondary

to do

HSK 3

to use

Example sentences

Although this cold medicine is very effective, it tends to make you drowsy after taking it; this is a common side effect.

The doctor said this new drug is very effective for controlling blood pressure, but it may cause side effects such as dizziness and nausea, so you need to be especially careful when you first start taking it.

After the surgery, he recovered quickly, but the side effects of the anesthesia left him feeling tired and dizzy for several days.

Long-term use of this painkiller may cause side effects on the liver, so you must control the dosage according to your doctor's advice.

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