恶果

惡果

èguǒ

noun #21,797

Measure Word

一个恶果 gè

Meanings

1 evil consequence
2 bitter result
3 bad outcome
4 retribution (Buddhist)

Characters

evil; wicked; bad

fruit; result; consequence

Examples

HSK 6

战争给人民带来了无尽的恶果。

Zhànzhēng gěi rénmín dàilái le wújìn de èguǒ.

The war brought endless evil consequences to the people.

HSK 7-9

贪污腐败必然结出恶果。

Tānwū fǔbài bìrán jié chū èguǒ.

Corruption and bribery will inevitably produce evil consequences.

HSK 7-9

自食恶果是对不端行为的惩罚。

Zìshí-èguǒ shì duì bùduān xíngwéi de chéngfá.

Reaping what you sow is the punishment for misconduct.

Tips

usage

恶果 and 苦果 both mean bad consequences, but 恶果 emphasizes the moral/evil dimension (from wrongdoing), while 苦果 emphasizes the bitter/painful experience. 自食恶果 is a common idiom meaning 'to reap what you sow.'

Stroke Order

恶 è

果 guǒ