Definition
然后 (ránhòu) means 'then, after that' and is the most common way to link two actions in order. It is neutral and works in both speech and writing. 接着 (jiēzhe) is similar but often suggests a closer or more immediate next step ('and then right away').
conjunction
thenafter that
Examples
- ，然后。Wǒ xiān chī fàn, rán hòu kàn shū.I eat first, and then read a book.
- ，然后。Nǐ xiān hē shuǐ, rán hòu chī shuǐguǒ.Drink water first, then eat fruit.
- ，然后。Tā xiān qù xuéxiào, rán hòu huí jiā.He goes to school first, then goes home.
Grammar
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