起到 (qǐ dào): to play the role of, to function as, to act as

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4verb

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(in an expression of the form 起到[qi3 dao4] + … + 作用[zuo4 yong4]) to have (a (motivating etc) effect)
to play (a (stabilizing etc) role)
to have (an effect)
to play (a role) — used in the pattern 起到……作用

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HSK 3

to rise

HSK 1

to reach

This meeting played a key role in advancing the project.

Exercise has a positive promoting effect on health.

Teachers play a guiding role in students' learning.

This bridge has played a driving role in the local economy.

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