Writing
后果 (hòu guǒ) — how to say "consequence" in Chinese
后果
Consequence, outcome
noun
Character composition
后
after, behind
果
fruit, result
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
严重后果
yán zhòng hòu guǒ
serious consequences
承担后果
chéng dān hòu guǒ
bear the consequences
Examples
请考虑你的决定的后果。
Please consider the consequences of your decision.
后果很严重。
The consequences are very serious.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "consequence" in Chinese?
"consequence" in Chinese is 后果 (hòu guǒ).
后果 meaning in English
后果 (hòu guǒ) means "Consequence, outcome".
How is 后果 pronounced?
It is pronounced hòu guǒ (written as hou guo, houguo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "consequence" in Chinese characters?
It is written 后果: 后 has 6 strokes, 果 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 后果?
后果 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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