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然后

rán hòu

HSK 3

Meaning

  • then; after that; afterwards

Definition

表示一件事情之后接着另一件事情。

Indicates that one thing follows after another.

Usage

用于连接两个分句或句子，表示时间上或逻辑上的承接关系。

Used to connect two clauses or sentences to indicate a sequential or logical relationship.

Examples

  • 1 我吃完饭，然后就去看电影了。 (After I finished eating, I went to watch a movie.)
  • 2 首先我们讨论问题，然后制定解决方案。 (First we discuss the problem, then we formulate a solution.)
  • 3 他进了门，然后脱下外套。 (He entered the door, then took off his coat.)
  • 4 先确认身份，然后才能进入。 (First confirm identity, then you can enter.)
  • 5 我写完作业，然后才去玩游戏。 (I finish my homework, only then do I go play games.)

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