hòu

behind; after; later

Character data

Radical ⼻ (60.6)
Strokes 9
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

後 hòu
  1. 1. behind
  2. 2. after
  3. 3. later
  4. 4. afterwards
  5. 5. back
  6. 6. rear
  7. 7. post-
  8. 8. empress
  9. 9. queen
  10. 10. surname Hou
  11. 11. ruler
  12. 12. (archaic) monarch

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Words containing 後

Word Meaning
after wine, spit out the truth; in vino veritas
driving under the influence
driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI)
younger replace older; new talent beats old
new generation beats the old; constant renewal
to do a secret or dishonest deal; fig. under the counter
from that; following from that; after that
soon after
spring up everywhere; appear in large numbers
to always be there for sb at their beck and call
give all one's life to work; serve till death
aftershave
aftershave
prognosis
saying: a smoke after meals feels heavenly
post cibum (pharm.); to take (medicine) after a meal
Walk after meals to stay healthy, live long
digestif
giving advice in hindsight; fig. belated action
giving advice in hindsight; fig. belated action
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