后 (hòu) — behind; back (in space); after; later (in time)
Definition
后 is a bound morpheme meaning 'behind' or 'after,' used to build compounds like 后面/以后. 背 is its physical-body counterpart (the back of a person).
noun
behindback (in space)afterlater (in time)
Examples
- 。Kè hòu jiàn.See you after class.
- 。Fàn hòu zǒu.Walk after the meal.
- 。Tā zài hòu miàn.He is behind.
Grammar
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