后遗症 hòuyízhèng sequelae
(medicine) sequelae; residual effects; (figuratively) repercussions; aftermath
How to remember 后遗症: 后 back + 遗 to lose + 症 ailment = sequelae.
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How it is used
- Medical sequelae - lingering effects after an illness or injury: 留下后遗症 (liúxià hòuyízhèng) leave aftereffects.
- Also figurative: the bad repercussions of a past decision (政策的后遗症 zhèngcè de hòuyízhèng). Neutral to formal.