不久以后 (bú) — soon after; shortly afterward
Definition
Phrase meaning 'soon after; shortly afterward', usually placed before or after an event clause to show the next thing that happens. Functions adverbially, not as a main verb.
verb
soon aftershortly afterward
Examples
- 不久以后，。bú, Tā jiù bān dào le běi jīng.Soon after, he moved to Beijing.
- 不久以后。Wǒ men rèn shi bú jiù jié hūn le.Soon after we met, we got married.
- 不久以后，。Kǎo shì jié shù bú, chéng jì jiù gōng bù le.Shortly after the exam ended, the results were announced.
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