后果

hòu guǒ

CL 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. consequences
2. aftermath

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 前因 qián yīn 前因 qián yīn antecedents 与后果相对，表示导致结果的原因: antecedents

Register variants

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• 下场 xià chǎng 下场 xià chǎng to leave (the stage, an exam room, the playing field etc) 口语或贬义语境中指不好的结局: to leave (the stage, an exam room, the playing field etc)

Related words

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• 结局 jié jú 结局 jié jú conclusion 强调最终的状况，与过程相对: conclusion

Synonyms

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• 结果 jié guǒ 结果 jié guǒ outcome 表示事情发展的结局，中性词: outcome

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“承担、造成、严重”等词搭配，如“承担后果”。

Common mistakes

后果多指不好的结果，中性用法较少，不能说“好的后果”。

Example Sentences

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你必须承担 后果 。

You must bear the consequences.

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Words Containing 后果

• 前因后果 前因后果 qián yīn hòu guǒ: cause and effects (idiom); entire process of development
• 严重后果 严重后果 yán zhòng hòu guǒ: grave consequence; serious repercussion
• 后果自负 后果自负 hòu guǒ zì fù: to take responsibility for the consequences of risky behavior; to have only oneself to blame if things go badly

Child Words of 后果

• 后 后 hòu: empress
• 果 果 guǒ: fruit