The Chinese word 然后 means “then” or “afterward” in English. It is commonly used to indicate a sequence of events or actions, such as “I woke up this morning, then I brushed my teeth”. It can also be used to give instructions or directions, such as “First, cut the vegetables, then add them to the pot”. In Chinese, 然后 is a very useful and commonly used word that is essential for expressing a variety of ideas and concepts.
Translation
Conjunction: then, afterwards
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我先吃饭，然后再去看电影 | wǒ xiān chīfàn, ránhòu zài qù kàn diànyǐng | I’ll eat first, then go watch a movie |
| 我要先洗澡，然后才能睡觉 | wǒ yào xiān xǐzǎo, ránhòu cái néng shuìjiào | I need to take a shower first before I can sleep |
| 我先写完这个报告，然后再去开会 | wǒ xiān xiě wán zhège bàogào, ránhòu zài qù kāihuì | I’ll finish writing this report first, then go to the meeting |
| 我要先去超市买东西，然后再回家 | wǒ yào xiān qù chāoshì mǎi dōngxī, ránhòu zài huí jiā | I need to go to the supermarket first to buy things, then go back home |
| 我先去健身房锻炼，然后再去上班 | wǒ xiān qù jiànshēnfáng duànliàn, ránhòu zài qù shàngbān | I’ll go to the gym to work out first, then go to work |
| 我要先把这个问题解决了，然后再考虑其他事情 | wǒ yào xiān bǎ zhège wèntí jiějué le, ránhòu zài kǎolǜ qítā shìqíng | I need to solve this problem first before considering other things |
HSK
然后 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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