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以后 (yǐhòu) vs 之后 (zhīhòu) — use 以后 for a more general future context, while 之后 is more specific to events that follow directly after a defined point.
Be careful not to confuse 以后 with 之前 (zhīqián), which means 'before'. The word is informal and can be used in both spoken and written contexts. Common collocations include '以后再说' (let's talk about it later).
Although 以后 is not specifically listed in the HSK levels, it is essential for expressing future intentions and is often used with other time-related words. Focus on using it with verbs to articulate plans or expectations.
Learners often confuse 以后 with its synonyms like 将来 (jiānglái), which means 'future' in a broader sense. For example, saying '我将来以后去' (I will go in the future later) is incorrect; it should be '我以后会去' (I will go later).
Pronunciation of 以后
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How to say after in Chinese
“after” in Chinese is以后
以后 (yǐhòu) refers to a time that comes after a certain point or event. It is commonly used to indicate future actions or events, often in contexts related to plans, expectations, or time management.
When to use 以后
Be careful not to confuse 以后 with 之前 (zhīqián), which means 'before'. The word is informal and can be used in both spoken and written contexts. Common collocations include '以后再说' (let's talk about it later).
以后 or something close to it
以后 (yǐhòu) vs 之后 (zhīhòu) — use 以后 for a more general future context, while 之后 is more specific to events that follow directly after a defined point.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 以后 with its synonyms like 将来 (jiānglái), which means 'future' in a broader sense. For example, saying '我将来以后去' (I will go in the future later) is incorrect; it should be '我以后会去' (I will go later).
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You can say '我们以后再见' (We will see each other later) to indicate future meetings.
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