后
Character Breakdown
Components: 𠂋 + 口
A mouth trailing behind — after, back
Details
Words Containing 后
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 后 | hòu | back, after | HSK 1 |
| 后面 | hòumiàn | behind | HSK 2 |
| 以后 | yǐhòu | after, later on, in the future | HSK 3 |
| 最后 | zuìhòu | Last | HSK 3 |
| 后来 | hòulái | later | HSK 3 |
| 然后 | ránhòu | Then | HSK 3 |
| 后悔 | hòuhuǐ | regret | HSK 4 |
| 后背 | hòubèi | back | HSK 5 |
| 落后 | luòhòu | backward, fall behind | HSK 5 |
| 后果 | hòuguǒ | Consequence | HSK 5 |
| 背后 | bèihòu | behind, at the back | HSK 6 |
| 而后 | érhòu | after that, then | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 后 mean in Chinese?
后 (hòu) means "back, after" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 后 have?
The Chinese character 后 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
What is the radical of 后?
The radical of 后 is 口 (mouth, Kangxi radical #30).