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In the future in general with 以后 ("yi3hou4")

以后 yǐhòu

Noun
HSK 2

Structure

以后 + Subj. + Verb + Obj. Subj. + 以后 + Verb + Obj.

Translations

  • later

Definition

表示将来的某个时间点或时间段之后，泛指未来。

Refers to a time point or period after the present, generally indicating the future.

Usage

常用于表示从现在开始之后的时间，可以跟具体时间词（如“三天以后”）或者单独使用（如“以后再说”）。

Often used to indicate time after the present, can follow specific time expressions (e.g., 'three days later') or be used alone (e.g., 'talk about it later').

Examples

  • 1 以后我们要更加努力学习。 (In the future, we need to study harder.)
  • 2 三天以后我会回来。 (I will come back three days later.)
  • 3 以后有什么打算？ (What plans do you have for the future?)
  • 4 以后再说吧，现在没时间。 (Let's talk about it later, I don't have time now.)
  • 5 过了这个村，以后就没这个店了。 (Once you miss this opportunity, there won't be another like it in the future.)

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