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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
后遗症hòuyízhèng(medicine) sequelaeHSK 7, unknown, 28 strokes, rank #17094, Very Hard
后遗症hòuyízhèngresidual effectsHSK 7, unknown, 28 strokes, rank #17094, Very Hard
后遗症hòuyízhèng(fig.) repercussionsHSK 7, unknown, 28 strokes, rank #17094, Very Hard
后遗症hòuyízhèngaftermathHSK 7, unknown, 28 strokes, rank #17094, Very Hard
hòuyízhèng(hou4yi2zheng4)hou yi zheng T4
  1. 1(medicine) sequelae
  2. 2residual effects
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March 24, 2026

后遗症(後遺症)hòuyízhèng(hou4yi2zheng4)

后遗症 refers to the lingering effects or consequences that remain after an initial condition, particularly in a medical context. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the repercussions of an event or action in daily life. Commonly used in discussions about health and recovery, it emphasizes the lasting impact of prior experiences.

Strokes28Frequency#17094DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 后遗症 can often relate to traditional views on health, where the importance of recovery and the understanding of lasting effects are emphasized in both modern and traditional medicine.

Memory tip

Imagine a patient recovering from surgery: the '后' (hòu) looks like a hospital bed, while '遗' (yí) suggests something that is left behind, and '症' (zhèng) is like a medical symbol. Together, they form a vivid image of the residual effects one might face after treatment.

Meanings of 后遗症

hòuyízhèng(hou4yi2zheng4)
1(medicine) sequelae
2residual effects
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后遗症Simplified
後遺症Traditional
28Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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后果 (hòuguǒ) - use 后遗症 when emphasizing lasting effects after a condition, while 后果 refers more generally to consequences without the implication of lingering effects.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 后遗症 with just '后' (hòu, after) or '遗症' (yí zhèng, residual symptoms) separately. The term is more formal and typically used in medical or serious contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '疾病的后遗症' (sequelae of a disease) or '事故的后遗症' (aftermath of an accident).

HSK Study Tips

While 后遗症 is not directly listed in HSK, it connects to health-related vocabulary found in earlier levels. Students should focus on understanding the components and context to enhance their medical vocabulary and idiomatic expressions related to consequences.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce the tones, saying 'hou3 yi2 zheng4' instead of 'hou4 yi2 zheng4'. Additionally, they might incorrectly use it in casual conversations, as it sounds too formal for everyday topics.

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Component Characters

后hòuempress
HSK 16 strokes口
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遗yíto lose
HSK 512 strokes辶
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症zhēngdisease
HSK 310 strokes疒
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How to say (medicine) sequelae in Chinese

“(medicine) sequelae” in Chinese is后遗症hòuyízhèng

后遗症 refers to the lingering effects or consequences that remain after an initial condition, particularly in a medical context. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the repercussions of an event or action in daily life. Commonly used in discussions about health and recovery, it emphasizes the lasting impact of prior experiences.

When to use 后遗症

Be careful not to confuse 后遗症 with just '后' (hòu, after) or '遗症' (yí zhèng, residual symptoms) separately. The term is more formal and typically used in medical or serious contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '疾病的后遗症' (sequelae of a disease) or '事故的后遗症' (aftermath of an accident).

后遗症 or something close to it

后果 (hòuguǒ) - use 后遗症 when emphasizing lasting effects after a condition, while 后果 refers more generally to consequences without the implication of lingering effects.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce the tones, saying 'hou3 yi2 zheng4' instead of 'hou4 yi2 zheng4'. Additionally, they might incorrectly use it in casual conversations, as it sounds too formal for everyday topics.

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