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前后一致

qiánhòu yīzhì
adjective★Intermediate💡 consistent
formal

Consistent in attitude, behavior, or content over time or across different parts.

政策前后一致才能取信于民。

Only consistent policies can win the public's trust.

她的态度前后一致,从未改变。

Her attitude has been consistent; she never changes.

💡

Often used to describe policies, attitudes, or narratives that do not contradict themselves.

Collocations

前后一致的政策consistent policy前后一致的态度consistent attitude前后一致的表达consistent expression

Synonyms

一致始终如一

Antonyms

自相矛盾出尔反尔

Related Phrases

前后矛盾phrase
contradictory

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding Contradictions

Use 前后一致 to describe something that remains unchanged over time or aligns logically. For example, 'His argument is 前后一致' means his reasoning is coherent and free of contradictions.

⚡Gold Rule

Consistency in Writing

When writing essays or reports, ensure your arguments are 前后一致 to maintain clarity and credibility. Avoid switching viewpoints without justification.

📖Word Origin

前后 (front and back) + 一致 (unified/consistent). The phrase emphasizes consistency across different parts or time periods, derived from the idea of alignment between beginning and end.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal contexts such as policy statements, academic writing, or official reports to emphasize reliability and coherence. Not typically used in casual conversation.

Word Breakdown

前后
front and back (indicating across different parts or time periods)
phrase
+
一致
consistent/unified
adjective
汉英词典

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