Position and Direction
In words about physical location, 后 points to the back or rear side of something.
后 (hòu): Queen — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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In words about physical location, 后 points to the back or rear side of something.
at the back; behind; later
In words about time, 后 indicates something that comes later or after a point in time.
In words about outcomes, 后 refers to the result or aftermath of an action or event.
In words about lineage or the future, 后 points to later generations or what comes after in time.
after
He sits behind me.
We'll eat first, and then go watch a movie.
The queen is very beautiful.
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