zi1 hau6之後之后
Jyutpingzi1 hau6
Yalejī hauh
Definition
Afterwards, later, or in the future.
- afterwards; later; from now on
- after; following a certain event
colloquialtime
How it's used
Functions as a temporal marker to indicate a period following a specific event or point in time. It is highly versatile and can be placed at the beginning of a sentence to set the context or after a clause to establish a sequence of events. Unlike formal written alternatives, it feels natural in almost any casual conversation.
Examples
After we finish eating, let's go watch a movie.
Do you have time to keep me company later?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'next' in a sequence of items, such as 'the next person' or 'the next day', where 嗰個 or 下一個 is more appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
