然后 ránhòu
then / after that
然后 (ránhòu) means "then / after that" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 然后
安排
ānpái
arrangement / plan
跑步
pǎobù
to run / to jog
*This unit does not introduce any new extra words.*
Frequently asked questions
What does 然后 (ránhòu) mean in Chinese?
然后 (ránhòu) means "then / after that" in Chinese. 然后 (ránhòu) means "then / after that" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 然后 in a sentence?
Use 然后 (ránhòu) the way you would use "then / after that" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 然后 (ránhòu) and 先 (xiān)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 然后 means "then / after that"; 先 means "first / before". 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.
Related Chinese concepts
Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 然后 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.
See the Concept Unlock MethodHear 然后 used in real sentences
The fastest way to remember 然后 (ránhòu) is to hear it used naturally. Start free and practice with audio from day one.
Start free lessons