后遗症

hòu yí zhèng

CL 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. (medicine) sequelae
2. residual effects
3. (fig.) repercussions
4. aftermath

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 前因 qián yīn 前因 qián yīn antecedents Antonym in the sense of cause vs. effect.: antecedents

Related words

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• 影响 yǐng xiǎng 影响 yǐng xiǎng influence A broader term for effects or influence.: influence

Synonyms

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• 后果 hòu guǒ 后果 hòu guǒ consequences Used for general consequences, often negative.: consequences
• 余波 yú bō 余波 yú bō aftermath Refers to aftermath or repercussions, especially in figurative sense.: aftermath

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 后遗症 (lasting after-effects) with 副作用 (side effect, usually temporary). 后遗症 implies a persistent condition.

Formality

后遗症 is used in both medical and figurative contexts, but is slightly formal; in casual speech, 后果 is more common for 'consequences'.

Example Sentences

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这种病可能会有 后遗症 。

This illness may have sequelae.

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Child Words of 后遗症

• 后 后 hòu: empress
• 症 症 zhèng: disease
• 症 症 zhēng: abdominal tumor
• 遗 遗 yí: (bound form) to leave behind