Meanings of 结果
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AI Study Notes for 结果
结果 (jiéguǒ) vs 结局 (jiéjú) — use 结果 for the outcome of an action, while 结局 refers specifically to the ending or conclusion of a story or event.
Imagine a fruit tree (果) that you have nurtured (结果) and finally bears fruit (result). The 'jié' sounds like 'jeep', which you might picture driving to your fruitful tree to harvest the results of your hard work.
Be careful not to confuse 结果 with 结果是 (jiéguǒ shì), which means 'the result is'. It's commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, often followed by a clause explaining the outcome. Ensure that you use the correct tone, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstanding.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 结果 connects with other terms related to outcomes and conclusions, such as 发生 (fāshēng - to happen) and 影响 (yǐngxiǎng - to influence). Focus on using it in various sentences to understand its application better.
In Chinese culture, outcomes are often viewed in the context of collective effort and harmony. The concept of 结果 can relate to the belief that hard work and patience lead to fruitful results, a sentiment echoed in traditional sayings.
Learners often mistakenly say 结果的 (jiéguǒ de) when they mean to refer to the result directly, which can sound awkward. Instead, simply use 结果 without the 的 when describing outcomes, e.g., '结果很不错' (The result is quite good).
Pronunciation of 结果
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Grammar Patterns of 结果
结果 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____显示舆论出现一定程度的右倾。
The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.
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Cultural Notes for 结果
In Chinese culture, outcomes are often viewed in the context of collective effort and harmony. The concept of 结果 can relate to the belief that hard work and patience lead to fruitful results, a sentiment echoed in traditional sayings.
In Western cultures, the outcome often emphasizes individual achievement, while in Chinese culture, it is frequently tied to collective success and harmony within a group.
Frequently Asked Questions about 结果
You can use it as follows: '这个计划的结果是成功的' (The result of this plan is successful).
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