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后天
hòutiān
Description
“后天”是明天的后面那一天，也就是从今天数的第三天。
"后天" is the day after tomorrow, that is, the third day counting from today.
它也可以表示人出生以后才有的东西，和“先天”相反。
It can also mean something that exists only after a person is born, opposite to "先天".
Meanings
后天hòutiān
the day after tomorrow
后天我们一起去看电影吧。
Let's go watch a movie together the day after tomorrow.
后天hòutiān
acquired; developed after birth
这种能力是后天学来的。
This ability is learned, not innate.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
后 (after) + 天 (day), literally "after day".
- Nuance
as "acquired" it contrasts with 先天 (innate), common in health/ability contexts.
In videos
“后天写了三句话啊”
“后天呢就把中国人民银行卡搬到咱们家”
“后天，后天你还不得上天。”
“就今天、明天、后天三天连着健身。”
“这个就是后天生日的时候就会在这边”
“但是后天又有一段来了 那你怎么办”
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