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Chinese
shēnhòu
Meaning: behind one's body; after one's death
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他在遺囑裡安排身後的事。
他在遗嘱里安排身后的事。
He arranged matters for after his death in his will.
他反顧身後,才發現門沒有關上。
He looked back and only then realized that the door was not properly closed.
聽見身後突然傳來的聲音,他悚然一驚,立刻回頭。
After hearing a voice suddenly come from behind him, he was startled and immediately turned around.
聽見身後的腳步聲,他停下來四顧,卻看不見任何人。
Hearing footsteps behind him, he stopped and looked around, but could not see anyone.

Usage Notes

Often means after death in formal contexts. It can also mean the physical area behind someone or the backing behind a person.

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