after that; afterwards; shows that an event happens after another, often used following words like [[先|先|xian1]] or [[首先|首先|shou3 xian1]]

last; final; ultimate; specifically the position or time occurring at the very end of a sequence or location

Placed after a time or event to indicate a later point in time or a following position in space.

Refers to the time after the present or after a specific point in time; later; afterwards; in the future

at the back; in the rear; the space behind a person or an object

Describes a time after a specific point in the past; later on; subsequently

soon afterward; immediately after; followed by a situation or action occurring shortly after another

from the present time onward; in the future; henceforth; hereafter

successively; one after another in a sequence

behind; in the rear; at the back of a person or object

To lag behind others in speed, progress, or position; to fall into the rear during movement.

used after a time or date to indicate a period slightly before or after that point; about

to regret; to feel remorse or sorry for something done in the past

from this time on; afterwards; hereafter; henceforth

To move backward; to stand back.

consequences or aftermath, usually referring to a negative or undesirable result; used with the classifier [[个|個|ge4]]

the space or area directly behind a person's body

The second of two people or things just mentioned

after the event; later on; in the future

A defensive player in sports such as football (fullback), basketball, or soccer; in basketball, specifically a player responsible for ball handling and directing the offense

The final stage or later period of a specific time or process

later on; in a little while; shortly after

To move backward or draw back from a position; to recoil or retreat when facing a situation.

personnel or materials prepared in advance for future use; a backup; acting as a reserve or backup (typically used as a modifier)

in secret or out of public view; refers to the individuals or activities directing an event from hiding

the day after tomorrow; the day following tomorrow

a door or gate at the back of a building or yard; refers to the opposite of [[前门|前門|qian2 men2]]

sometime in the days to come; someday; later on

after that; later; next

the area behind the stage in a theater used by performers for resting or preparing

used to connect clauses or phrases to indicate that one action follows another; equivalent to [[然后|然後|ran2 hou4]]

to follow up; following after; coming next in a sequence (as in reinforcements or subsequent stages of a project)

the yard behind a house or the rear court of a building

to fall or stay behind something related; lagging; delayed

the space or area behind something; the back

services provided by a business after a purchase has been made, including delivery, installation, maintenance, and repairs

rear-area services providing supplies, medical care, and equipment for the front line

toward the back; in a reverse direction

the likely course of a disease or the predicted outcome of medical treatment

after drinking; under the influence of alcohol

The time period from noon until the evening or sunset.

toward the back; in a backward direction

the back of the human body

later generations; offspring; progeny

the back seat of a vehicle; the pillion of a motorcycle or bicycle; a bicycle's rear luggage carrier (backstand)

descendants; offspring; future generations of a specific family

supporting force; backup; aid or resources provided to support someone or something from behind

postnatal; the period of time immediately following childbirth

after the war; postwar period