How to say “after” in Chinese with 以后 (yǐhòu)
Time / Verb + 以后 (yǐhòu)
"After" a specific time with "以后 (yǐhòu)"
Time / Verb + 以后 (yǐhòu)
HSK 1Nouns"After" a specific time with "以后 (yǐhòu)"
Rule structure
The word 以后 (yǐhòu), meaning "after" or "later", always follows a specific time or event reference. It can also be used alone to mean "in the future".
Rule structure
The word 以后 (yǐhòu), meaning "after" or "later", always follows a specific time or event reference. It can also be used alone to mean "in the future".
Examples
吃饭以后我们散步吧。
Chīfàn yǐhòu wǒmen sànbù ba.
After eating, let's take a walk.
Examples
吃饭以后我们散步吧。
Chīfàn yǐhòu wǒmen sànbù ba.
After eating, let's take a walk.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “"After" a specific time with "以后 (yǐhòu)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Time / Verb + 以后 (yǐhòu). For example: 吃饭以后我们散步吧。 — “After eating, let's take a walk.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
吃饭以后我们散步吧。 — “After eating, let's take a walk.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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