落后
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Definitions
- (verb) to fall behind
- to lag (in technology etc)
- backward
- to retrogress
Example Sentences
如果不努力学习，就会落后于其他同学。
Rúguǒ bù nǔlì xuéxí, jiù huì luòhòu yú qítā tóngxué
If you don't study hard, you'll fall behind other classmates
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 6
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 5
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 3 list
落后: HSK 5 on the old exam, HSK 6 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 6 exam
Studying for HSK 6? Keep 落后 with the rest of your level.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.