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往后

wǎnghòu

Description

“往后”的意思是从现在开始的以后的时间,也可以指方向上向后面。

"往后" means the time from now on, or can refer to the direction backward.

我们常常说“往后的日子”,意思是以后的生活。

We often say "往后的日子", meaning the days ahead.

Meanings

往后wǎnghòu

from now on; in the future

往后我们要多注意身体。

From now on, we need to take better care of our health.

往后wǎnghòu

backward; toward the back

请往后退一步。

Please step back one step.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    往 (toward) + 后 (back/after), so it means 'toward later' or 'toward the back'.

  • Nuance

    temporal 往后 feels more spoken and colloquial than 以后 or 今后.

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