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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)
Easily confused

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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