副作用 - Side Effect - Simplified Chinese word mnemonic

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side effect

副

deputy

作

to do

用

to utilize

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side effect

side effects

A 副作用 side effect is what something 作 does when you 用 utilize it that is 副 deputy to the primary effect.

这种药可能会有副作用。

This medicine might have side effects.

服用药物前，应询问副作用。

Before taking the medicine, ask about side effects.

这种药的副作用很轻微。

The side effects of this medicine are mild.