Chinese
zhīhòu
Meaning: after; afterwards; later
Part of Speech: Noun, Conjunction

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Handwriting

之後
之
後
之后
之
后

Example sentences

After dinner, we went for a walk.
得過麻疹之後,通常可以獲得終身免疫。
得过麻疹之后,通常可以获得终身免疫。
After having measles, one can usually gain lifelong immunity.
那名罪犯接受審訊之後,隨即被押回看守所。
那名罪犯接受审讯之后,随即被押回看守所。
After that criminal underwent interrogation, he was immediately escorted back to the detention center.
他在失蹤十年之後,終於與家人團聚。
他在失踪十年之后,终于与家人团聚。
He was finally reunited with his family after being missing for ten years.
除去雜草之後,花園看起來乾淨多了。
除去杂草之后,花园看起来干净多了。
After removing the weeds, the garden looks much cleaner.
闊別多年之後,他終於回到了家鄉。
阔别多年之后,他终于回到了家乡。
After being away for many years, he finally returned to his hometown.
在簡單扼要的開場白之後,接著就是精闢的演講。
在简单扼要的开场白之后,接著就是精辟的演讲。
After a brief and concise opening remark, an insightful speech followed.
畢業之後,同學們都各奔前程了。
毕业之后,同学们都各奔前程了。
After graduation, the classmates all went their separate ways to pursue their careers.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate time or sequence following an event.

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