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后果自负 (hòuguǒzìfù - bear the consequences oneself)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral to formal

How it works

This expression literally means 'consequences self bear'. 后果 (hòuguǒ) refers to the outcome or consequences. 自 (zì) means 'self' or 'by oneself'. 负 (fù) means 'to bear', 'to take on', or 'to be responsible for'. It is often used as a warning or a statement of individual responsibility.

Sample sentences

请三思而后行，否则一切后果自负。

Please think twice before acting, otherwise you will bear all the consequences yourself.

违反规定者，后果自负。

Those who violate the rules shall bear the consequences themselves.

这是你的选择，出了问题要后果自负。

This is your choice; if something goes wrong, you will have to bear the consequences yourself.

Quick facts

usage_context:Often used in official warnings, disclaimers, or to emphasize personal accountability for one's choices or actions, especially when those actions might lead to negative outcomes. It implies a lack of external intervention or blame.

component_meaning:后果 (hòuguǒ): consequences, aftermath; 自 (zì): self, oneself; 负 (fù): to bear, to take responsibility for.

Often used with

风险自负 (fēngxiǎnzìfù - bear the risk oneself)

责任自负 (zérènzìfù - bear the responsibility oneself)

一切后果自负 (yīqiè hòuguǒzìfù - bear all consequences oneself)

后果不堪设想 (hòuguǒ bùkānshèxiǎng - the consequences would be too dreadful to contemplate)

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Example

请三思而后行，否则一切后果自负。

Please think twice before acting, otherwise you will bear all the consequences yourself.

违反规定者，后果自负。

Those who violate the rules shall bear the consequences themselves.