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善后
shànhòu
Description
“善后”是指事情出了问题以后，去处理留下的麻烦，把后面的事情安排好。
"善后" refers to dealing with the troubles left after a problem occurs and arranging the subsequent matters properly.
比如出了事故，大家忙着善后，帮忙收拾和解决剩下的问题。
For example, after an accident, everyone is busy with 善后, helping to clean up and solve the remaining issues.
Meanings
善后shànhòu
to deal with the aftermath; handle remaining problems
出了这么大的事，得有人善后。
Such a big incident happened; someone has to handle the aftermath.
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Notes
- Etymology
善 (make good) + 后 (what comes after) — literally 'to make good what follows'.
- Nuance
usually about cleaning up trouble or damage after an incident, often formal.
In videos
“我想有关一些善后的问题”
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