起到

qǐdào

HSK 4

起到 — qǐdào

1. to have (a certain effect); to play (a certain role) — used in the pattern 起到 ... 作用 (e.g., 起到稳定作用: play a stabilizing role)

   这项政策起到稳定市场的作用。 zhèxiàng zhèngcè qǐdào wěndìng shìchǎng de zuòyòng — This policy plays a role in stabilizing the market.