English–Chinese
“consequence” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhòu guǒ
Example
你没考虑后果，现在后悔了。nǐ méi kǎo lǜ hòu guǒ xiàn zài hòu huǐ le
You did not consider the consequences, and now you regret it.
How to say “consequence” in Chinese
“Consequence” in Chinese is 后果 (hòu guǒ).
A later result of an action, viewed as something that may bring harm or responsibility.
Example sentences with 后果
如果不及时处理，可能会有严重的后果。rú guǒ bù jí shí chú lǐ kě néng huì yǒu yán zhòng de hòu guǒ
If it is not handled promptly, there could be serious consequences.
Tips for using 后果
- Although the word can describe any later result, everyday conversation often gives it a warning tone, so it fits discussions of harm and accountability better than neutral descriptions of success.