以后 (yǐ hòu) — after (following a time or event); later; in the future; afterwards
Definition
General word for 'after' (a past event) or 'later / in the future.' Use it for any timeframe; specific siblings like 将来 (the far future) and 今后 (from now on) narrow the scope.
noun
after (following a time or event)laterin the futureafterwards
Examples
- 以后。Chī fàn yǐ hòu wǒ men qù kàn diàn yǐng.After eating, we'll go watch a movie.
- 以后。yǐ hòu Nǐ yào duō hē shuǐ.In the future, you should drink more water.
- 以后。yǐ hòu Wǒ men yì qǐ qù lǚ xíng.Later, we'll travel together.
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