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后面 (hòumian) — how to say "behind" in Chinese
后面
Behind, at the back, later
Character composition
后
after; behind
面
side; surface; face
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
面
Face
#176 · miàn · 9 strokes
Examples
我在后面，你在前面。
I am behind, you are in front.
我在后面
I am behind.
Mnemonic
[hòumian-] Homer Simpson sneaks behind the power plant, finding a sign that reads 后面 "BEHIND" 🔍. On the sign, 后 a stopwatch is ticking, while 面 a face is painted next to it, grinning mischievously. Homer realizes he needs to check behind the plant later for a hidden donut stash.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "behind" in Chinese?
"behind" in Chinese is 后面 (hòumian).
What does 后面 mean in English?
后面 (hòumian) means "Behind, at the back, later".
How is 后面 pronounced?
It is pronounced hòumian (written as houmian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "behind" in Chinese characters?
It is written 后面.
What HSK level is 后面?
后面 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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