Understanding “结果”
“结果” primarily means “result” or “outcome” and is used to describe the final state or consequence of an action or event. It can refer to positive or negative outcomes depending on context.
Usage in Sentences
It often appears after a cause or action to indicate what happened in the end, e.g., “努力工作，结果得到了回报” (worked hard, and the result was a reward). It can also be used to express unexpected or unintended consequences.
Common Collocations
- 结果是 (the result is): used to state the outcome explicitly.
- 结果表明 (the result shows): often used in formal or scientific contexts.
- 结果导致 (resulted in): to indicate cause and effect.
Nuances
“结果” can be both a noun and an adverbial phrase indicating “as a result.” It is neutral in tone and widely used in spoken and written Chinese. Avoid confusing it with “成果” which emphasizes achievement or success, while “结果” is more general.
Character Insight
The characters “结” (knot, tie) and “果” (fruit) together metaphorically suggest the “fruit of tying things together,” i.e., the outcome or product of a process.