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以后 (yǐhòu) - use 此后 (cǐhòu) for a more formal or specific reference to a time following a particular event.
Be careful not to confuse 此后 with other time phrases like 之后 (zhi1 hou4), which also means 'after'. 此后 is more formal and often used in written contexts, while 之后 is more common in everyday speech. Always use the correct tone: ci3 with a low third tone and hou4 with a high falling tone.
Although 此后 is not a specific HSK level word, it relates closely to time expressions that learners encounter in HSK levels 3 and 4. Focus on understanding its usage in context, especially in written materials where timeline sequences are discussed.
Learners often mistakenly use 此后 in casual spoken contexts instead of 之后. For example, saying '我此后去商店' (I will go to the store after this) sounds overly formal; it's better to say '我之后去商店'.
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How to say after this in Chinese
“after this” in Chinese is此后
此后 (ci3 hou4) means 'after this' or 'afterwards', indicating a time reference that follows a particular event or point in time. It's commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to connect actions or events chronologically, often seen in narratives or formal texts.
When to use 此后
Be careful not to confuse 此后 with other time phrases like 之后 (zhi1 hou4), which also means 'after'. 此后 is more formal and often used in written contexts, while 之后 is more common in everyday speech. Always use the correct tone: ci3 with a low third tone and hou4 with a high falling tone.
此后 or something close to it
以后 (yǐhòu) - use 此后 (cǐhòu) for a more formal or specific reference to a time following a particular event.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 此后 in casual spoken contexts instead of 之后. For example, saying '我此后去商店' (I will go to the store after this) sounds overly formal; it's better to say '我之后去商店'.
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Cultural Notes for 此后
在中文中，许多短语和成语的构成都与时间有关，'此后'是一个常用的表达方式，表示某个时间点之后的事情，常用于书面和口语中。
有一句古话说：'后悔没有用，珍惜现在。' 这与'此后'的用法相呼应，提醒人们把握当下。
Frequently Asked Questions about 此后
Yes, 此后 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, especially in formal contexts or when narrating events. It's a useful phrase for linking actions in a narrative, making it easier to understand sequences.
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