Definition
效率 (xiàolǜ) is a noun meaning 'efficiency' — how quickly and effectively something is done. It contrasts with 功效 (gōngxiào), which focuses on the actual effect or result, and 效益 (xiàoyì), which emphasizes economic or social benefit. 效率 is about speed and output relative to input.
noun
efficiency
Examples
- 效率。Zhè tái jīqì de xiào lǜ fēicháng gāo.The efficiency of this machine is very high.
- ，效率。Tā zuò shì hěn rènzhēn, xiào lǜ yě hěn gāo.He does things very carefully, and his efficiency is also high.
- 效率。Wǒmen zhèngzài xiǎng bànfǎ tígāo xiào lǜ.We are trying to find ways to improve efficiency.
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