Meaning
To bear the consequences of one's own mistakes or misdeeds.
Cultural Background
The concept of karma is deeply embedded in the language, making these idioms very natural.
Tone matters
Don't say this to someone who is genuinely suffering from a tragedy.
Meaning
To bear the consequences of one's own mistakes or misdeeds.
Tone matters
Don't say this to someone who is genuinely suffering from a tragedy.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
他不听劝告，结果失败了，真是______。
The context implies a negative consequence of an action.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises他不听劝告，结果失败了，真是______。
The context implies a negative consequence of an action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is very common to say '我真是自作自受' when you realize you made a mistake.
Related Phrases
自食其果
synonymTo eat the fruit of one's own actions.
