Writing
后者 (hòu zhě) — how to say "the latter" in Chinese
后者
The latter
noun
Character composition
后
after, behind
者
one who; suffix for person
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
老
Old
#125 · lǎo · 6 strokes
Collocations
选择后者
xuǎn zé hòu zhě
choose the latter
喜欢后者
xǐ huān hòu zhě
like the latter
Examples
这两个方案中，我选择后者。
Between these two plans, I choose the latter.
我喜欢后者。
I like the latter.
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Frequently asked questions
The latter meaning in Chinese
"the latter" in Chinese is 后者 (hòu zhě).
What does 后者 mean in English?
后者 (hòu zhě) means "The latter".
How is 后者 pronounced?
It is pronounced hòu zhě (written as hou zhe, houzhe). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "the latter" in Chinese characters?
It is written 后者: 后 has 6 strokes, 者 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 后者?
后者 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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