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    Expressing 'consequence' with 后果 (hòuguǒ)

    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Action + 的 + 后果

    Explanation

    后果 (hòuguǒ) means 'consequence' or 'aftermath' and refers to the results of an action, usually with a negative connotation. It is commonly paired with verbs like 接受 (accept) or 承担 (bear) to talk about dealing with outcomes.

    Examples

    • 你必须承担自己行为的后果。

      nǐ bìxū chéngdān zìjǐ xíngwéi de hòuguǒ.

      You must bear the consequences of your own actions.

    • 不好好学习，后果会很严重。

      bù hǎohāo xuéxí, hòuguǒ huì hěn yánzhòng.

      If you don't study hard, the consequences will be serious.

    • 他没有考虑过这样做的后果。

      tā méiyǒu kǎolǜ guò zhèyàng zuò de hòuguǒ.

      He never considered the consequences of doing that.

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