后 hòu
back / after / later
后 (hòu) means "back / after / later" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 后
后来
hòulái
afterwards / later on
小时
xiǎoshí
hour
后天
hòutiān
the day after tomorrow
黄线
huáng xiàn
yellow line
变化
biànhuà
change
Frequently asked questions
What does 后 (hòu) mean in Chinese?
后 (hòu) means "back / after / later" in Chinese. 后 (hòu) means "back / after / later" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 后 in a sentence?
Use 后 (hòu) the way you would use "back / after / later" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 后?
Common words that pair with 后 include 后来. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 后 (hòu) and 下去 (xiàqù)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 后 means "back / after / later"; 下去 means "continue / go on". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 后 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 后 (hòu) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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