English–Chinese

“aftereffect” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhòu yí zhèng

Example

有些人感染后会出现后遗症。yǒu xiē rén gán rǎn hòu huì chū xiàn hòu yí zhèng

Some people develop aftereffects following an infection.

Illustration for 后遗症 (aftereffect)

How to say “aftereffect” in Chinese

“Aftereffect” in Chinese is 后遗症 (hòu yí zhèng).

The footprint an illness leaves in the body or mind, sometimes becoming clear only during recovery.

Full entry for 后遗症: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 后遗症

长期后遗症可能影响日常生活。cháng qī hòu yí zhèng kě néng yíng xiǎng rì cháng shēng huó

Long-term aftereffects may affect daily life.

Tips for using 后遗症

  • English speakers often use aftereffect for any later result, but this Chinese noun is normally used in health contexts for lasting or newly appearing symptoms after disease.

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