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consequence

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

hou4guo3 • hòuguǒ

Meaning


Primary

consequence

Alternatives

consequences, aftermath

Hint

Usually refers to an undesirable or harmful outcome.

Mnemonic


A 後果 consequence is the 果 fruit that comes 後 after an action.

Usage


你 想過 這樣 做 的 後果 嗎?

Have you thought about the consequences of doing this?

這 次 錯誤 造成 了 嚴重 的 後果。

This mistake caused serious consequences.

他 必須 承擔 自己 行為 的 後果。

He must bear the consequences of his own actions.