Chinese
hòuguǒ
Meaning: consequence; aftermath
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

後果
後
果
后果
后
果

Example sentences

You should consider the consequences of this matter.
這個錯誤造成了嚴重的後果。
这个错误造成了严重的后果。
This mistake caused serious consequences.
在這項計畫實施前,我們必須設想各種可能的後果。
在这项计划实施前,我们必须设想各种可能的后果。
Before implementing this plan, we must envision all kinds of possible consequences.
這種魯莽的行為可能會導致嚴重的後果。
这种鲁莽的行为可能会导致严重的后果。
Such reckless behavior could lead to serious consequences.
他一時利慾薰心,不顧後果。
他一时利欲薰心,不顾后果。
He was momentarily blinded by greed and disregarded the consequences.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to negative outcomes or results.

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