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

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Example sentences

晚飯之後,我們去散步了。
晚饭之后,我们去散步了。
After dinner, we went for a walk.
得過麻疹之後,通常可以獲得終身免疫。
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。
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。
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。
After removing the weeds, the garden looks much cleaner.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate time or sequence following an event.

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