Time / Direction Noun 后 (hòu) - Indicating Later Time / After

Pattern

• [Time point / Duration / Action] + 后

Usage

• Placed after a point in time, time duration, or action to indicate “after” or “later”.

Examples

1. 1

   五点后。

   Wǔ diǎn hòu.

   After 5 o'clock.

2. 2

   五点四十分钟后。

   Wǔ diǎn sìshí fēnzhōng hòu.

   After 5:40 / In 5 hours and 40 minutes.