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後來
hòulái
Description
「後來」是說一件事以後發生的時間。
"後來" refers to the time after something happens.
我們常常用它來說故事，表示接下來發生了什麼。
We often use it in storytelling to indicate what happened next.
Meanings
後來hòulái
afterwards; later on
我們先去公園，後來去了飯館。
We went to the park first, then to the restaurant.
後來hòulái
later (a later time or later arrival)
他是後來才加入的。
He joined later.
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Notes
- Etymology
後 (after) + 來 (come), literally 'coming after'.
- Nuance
後來 refers to past events; use 以後 for future 'later'.
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