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After a specific time with 以后

Use 以后 after a time or event phrase to indicate that something happens afterwards. In Chinese, 以后 must follow the phrase, not precede it. Make sure to place 以后 directly after the time or action, and a comma often follows before the main clause.

Structure

Time / Verb Phrase + 以后， ...

Examples

  • 下午三点以后，我不在家。
    Xiàwǔ sāndiǎn yǐhòu , wǒ bù zài jiā.
    After three p.m., I will not be at home.
  • 来中国以后，她认识了她的老公。
    Lái Zhōngguó yǐhòu , tā rènshi le tā de lǎogōng.
    After coming to China, she met her husband.
  • 她一个月以后开始上班。
    Tā yī gè yuè yǐhòu kāishǐ shàngbān.
    After one month, she will start working.
  • 吃完午饭以后，我们要开会。
    Chī wán wǔfàn yǐhòu , wǒmen yào kāihuì.
    We are going to have a meeting after we finish lunch.
  • 下班以后你想跟我们一起去打球吗?
    Xiàbān yǐhòu , nǐ xiǎng gēn wǒmen yīqǐ qù dǎqiú ma?
    After we get off work, would you like to go play ball with us?

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