因果
The relationship between cause and effect; the principle that every action has a consequence.
Examples
3 of 5种瓜得瓜，这就是因果。
You reap what you sow; that is cause and effect.
本研究试图揭示贫困与犯罪之间的因果联结。
This study attempts to reveal the causal link between poverty and crime.
这事儿没你想的那么简单的因果。
This thing isn't as simple a cause-and-effect as you think.
Word Family
Memory Tip
因 (yīn) is cause, 果 (guǒ) is fruit/result. Cause and fruit.
Quick Quiz
吸烟与肺癌之间有着明确的_____关系。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 因果
Examples
种瓜得瓜，这就是因果。
everydayYou reap what you sow; that is cause and effect.
本研究试图揭示贫困与犯罪之间的因果联结。
formalThis study attempts to reveal the causal link between poverty and crime.
这事儿没你想的那么简单的因果。
informalThis thing isn't as simple a cause-and-effect as you think.
统计学上的相关性并不一定意味着因果关系。
academicStatistical correlation does not necessarily imply causation.
分析因果有助于我们避免未来犯同样的错误。
businessAnalyzing cause and effect helps us avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
善有善报，恶有恶报
Good deeds are rewarded, evil deeds are punished (Karmic cause and effect).
因果循环
cycle of cause and effect
因果报应
karma; retribution
Often Confused With
原因 (yuányīn) only refers to the 'cause', while 因果 (yīnguǒ) refers to the entire relationship between the cause and the resulting effect.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS essays to discuss the reasons behind social phenomena.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say '因果关系' when they just mean '原因'. Use '因果' when discussing the link.
Memory Tip
因 (yīn) is cause, 果 (guǒ) is fruit/result. Cause and fruit.
Word Origin
Cause (因) + Fruit/Result (果). Originally a Buddhist term for Karma.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Deeply rooted in Chinese culture through Buddhism (Karma), but used purely logically in modern academic contexts.
Quick Quiz
吸烟与肺癌之间有着明确的_____关系。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 因果
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
More logic words
逆转
B1To change something so that it is the opposite of what it was before; to reverse a trend or situation.
导致
B1To make something happen, usually something bad. A key word for analyzing cause and effect in IELTS essays.
尽管
B1Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising. It functions like 'although' or 'even though' in English.
具体
B1Relating to a particular thing rather than a general one; clear and detailed. It is the opposite of abstract or vague.
不仅
B1Used to indicate that something else is also true in addition to the first thing mentioned. It is usually paired with '而且' or '也'.
实际上
B1Used to emphasize the real facts of a situation, especially when they are different from what people believe or expect. Functions like 'actually' or 'in fact'.
确定
B1To decide definitely or to find out exactly. It involves making something certain or confirming a fact.
条件
B1A state or circumstance that must exist before something else can happen; also refers to the state of something regarding its quality or appearance.
绝对
B1Not qualified or limited in any way; total. Used to emphasize that something is completely true or certain.
矛盾
B1A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another. It can also refer to a disagreement or conflict between people.
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