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后
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Common words with 后
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 后面 | hòu mian | the back; the rear; the last bit; behind; near the end; at the back |
| 然后 | rán hòu | then; after that; afterwards |
| 以后 | yǐ hòu | after; later |
| 后悔 | hòu huǐ | to regret; to feel remorse |
| 后来 | hòu lái | afterwards; later; newly arrived |
| 最后 | zuì hòu | final; last |
| 后果 | hòu guǒ | consequences; aftermath |
| 皇后 | huáng hòu | empress; imperial consort |
FAQ
How many strokes does 后 have?
后 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 后?
The pinyin for 后 is hòu. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄏㄡˋ.
What does 后 mean in Chinese?
后 means: surname Hou. It appears in common words such as 后面、然后、以后.
What is the traditional form of 后?
The traditional form of 后 is 後.