以
后

About

The word 以后 is formed by combining two characters: 以, which in this context means "taking [something] as a point", and 后, which means "behind" or "after". Together, they create a spatial metaphor for time, literally meaning "with 'behind' as the reference", to express the concept of "afterwards" or "later". It denotes a period that comes after a specified or implied point in time.

Example Sentences Hide

我们以后再见。

Wǒmen yǐhòu zàijiàn.

We will meet again later.

你以后要小心。

Nǐ yǐhòu yào xiǎoxīn.

You should be careful in the future.

吃饭以后，我们去散步。

Chīfàn yǐhòu, wǒmen qù sànbù.

After eating, we go for a walk.

如果你以后有时间，请来看我。

Rúguǒ nǐ yǐhòu yǒu shíjiān, qǐng lái kàn wǒ.

If you have time later, please come visit me.

毕业以后，他打算去国外深造。

Bìyè yǐhòu, tā dǎsuàn qù guówài shēnzào.

After graduation, he plans to go abroad for further study.

Word Definition - 以后

yǐ hòu after; later; afterwards; following; later on; in the future

Individual Character Details

以 yǐ, yǐ, yǐ, yǐ
后 hòu, hòu, hòu