Definition
往后 means 'from now on; in the future'. It is a time noun focusing on the period starting now and moving forward. Unlike 以后, which can follow any time reference, 往后 always starts from the present. It can also mean 'backward' when indicating direction or space.
noun
(time) from now onin the future(space) backwardto the back
Examples
- 往后。wǎng hòu nǐ yào duō zhùyì shēntǐ.From now on, you need to pay more attention to your health.
- 往后。Qǐng wǎng hòu tuì yí bù.Please step back one step.
- 往后。wǎng hòu de rìzi huì yuè lái yuè hǎo.The days ahead will get better and better.
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