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TOPIK 5noun

약효

yakhyo [야쿄]

약효가 · 약효를

effect of a medicine, efficacy

Example

이 약은 30분 후에 약효가 나타나요.

This medicine starts working after 30 minutes.

Word parts

약 medicine효 effect

Literally 'medicine effect'.

Good to know

Common phrases: 약효가 나타나다 (kick in), 약효가 떨어지다 (wear off).