行之有效xíng zhī yǒu xiàoto be effective (idiom)

1. 1.

   to be effective (idiom)idiom

Figurative meaning

To be effective.

• 行(bound form) to do; to perform
• 之him/her/it
• 有to have; there is
• 效effect

No attested origin story

行之有效 often modifies nouns like 方法 or 办法 with 的, and can also serve as a predicate.

1. HSK 4

   每天背十个生词是一个行之有效的方法。

   Měi tiān bèi shí gè shēngcí shì yí gè xíng zhī yǒu xiào de fāngfǎ.

   Memorizing ten new words a day is an effective method.

2. HSK 3

   这个办法在我们公司行之有效。

   Zhège bànfǎ zài wǒmen gōngsī xíng zhī yǒu xiào.

   This approach is effective at our company.

1. 
   Speaker A:

   我晚上总是睡不好。

   Wǒ wǎnshang zǒngshì shuì bu hǎo.

   I never sleep well at night.

2. 
   Speaker B:

   睡前别看手机，这个方法行之有效。

   Shuì qián bié kàn shǒujī, zhège fāngfǎ xíng zhī yǒu xiào.

   Don't look at your phone before bed. That method is effective.

3. 
   Speaker A:

   好，我今晚试试。

   Hǎo, wǒ jīnwǎn shìshi.

   OK, I'll try it tonight.

4. 
   Speaker B:

   一定要坚持。

   Yídìng yào jiānchí.

   Make sure you keep it up.

1. 1.What does 行之有效 mean?

   ATo be effectiveBTo walk slowlyCNot a unique occurrence
2. 2.Which sentence uses 行之有效 correctly?

   A这是一个行之有效的学习方法。B他行之有效地走进了教室。C今天的天气很行之有效。
3. 3.Which word fits best? 这个办法很____，大家都在用。 (This approach is effective; everyone is using it.)

   A行之有效B与众不同C触目惊心

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