HSK 4
起到
qǐdào动
(in an expression of the form 起到 + … + 作用) to have (a (motivating etc) effect); to play (a (stabilizing etc) role)
这个办法起到了很大作用。
Zhè ge bàn fǎ qǐ dào le hěn dà zuò yòng.
This method played a major role.
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