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以后

yǐhòu

Description

“以后”是一个很常用的词，表示某个时间之后，或者将来。

"以后" is a very common word meaning after a certain time or in the future.

我们可以说“下课以后”，也可以只说“以后我想去中国”。

We can say "下课以后" (after class), or just "以后我想去中国" (I want to go to China in the future).

Meanings

以后yǐhòu

after; later than (a certain time)

吃饭以后我们去散步吧。

Let's go for a walk after eating.

以后yǐhòu

in the future; from now on

以后我要好好学习。

I will study hard from now on.

Related words

以前后来将来然后后面

Notes

  • Etymology

    以 (from/by) + 后 (after/behind), literally 'after this point'.

  • Nuance

    opposite of 以前 (before); can follow a time phrase or stand alone.

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