consequence; aftermath
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
consequence; aftermath; final outcome
neutralMost frequently used to refer to negative or severe results of an action. Neutral or positive outcomes are usually expressed with "结果". Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Nǐ你
yào要
wèi为
zì自
jǐ己
de的
lǔ鲁
mǎng莽
xíng行
wéi为
chéng承
dān担
hòu后
guǒ果
。
You must bear the consequences of your reckless actions.
Jiǎn检
chá查
zhì制
dù度
bù不
yán严
，
huì会
zào造
chéng成
hěn很
huài坏
de的
hòu后
guǒ果
。
A lax inspection system can lead to very bad consequences.
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Zhè这
chǎng场
zhàn战
zhēng争
de的
hòu后
guǒ果
shí十
fēn分
yán严
zhòng重
。
The aftermath of this war is extremely severe.
Tā他
jiǔ酒
hòu后
jià驾
shǐ驶
，
hòu后
guǒ果
bù不
kān堪
shè设
xiǎng想
。
He drove under the influence of alcohol, the consequences are unthinkable.