后果 (hòu guǒ) — consequences (usually negative), aftermath
Definition
后果 is 'consequences' with a strongly negative slant — the bad aftermath of a choice or event. It is more negative than 结果 ('result/outcome', neutral), and heavier than the figurative sense of 后遗症 (long-term aftereffects of a specific incident).
noun
consequences (usually negative)aftermath
Examples
- ，后果。Rú guǒ nǐ bú zhù yì ān quán, hòu guǒ huì hěn kě pà.If you don't pay attention to safety, the consequences will be frightening.
- 后果。Tā zǎo jiù zhī dào zhè ge jué dìng de hòu guǒ le.He already knew the consequences of this decision a long time ago.
- 后果。Xī yān de hòu guǒ kě néng huì yǐng xiǎng nǐ de jiàn kāng.The consequences of smoking may affect your health.
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