Chinese phrase
〜会有什么后果? 〜 huì yǒu shén me hòu guǒ
Meaning
What consequences could ___ have?
When to use it
Asks what results or problems may follow from a situation. It is used to ask about possible effects when the outcome is uncertain or may cause concern.
Example dialogue
如果我被拒签,会有什么后果? rú guǒ wǒ bèi jù qiān huì yǒu shén me hòu guǒ
If my visa application is denied, what consequences could that have?
你可能要立刻回国,而且以后签证会更难拿到。 nǐ kě néng yào lì kè huí guó ér qiě yǐ hòu qiān zhèng huì gèng nán ná dào
You may need to return home right away, and getting a visa in the future may be more difficult.