Difference between revisions of "After a specific time with "yihou""
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| − | Just as 以前(yǐqián) can be used to talk events [[Before a specific time|before a specific time]], 以后(yǐhòu) can describe actions that happened after a specific time. | ||
== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
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| + | This grammar structure is similar to the English "after such-and-such, something happens". It's quite simple, all you have to do is put the "after" after the time words or time phrase. | ||
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== Sources and further reading == | == Sources and further reading == | ||
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| + | * [[Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide]] (pp. 261-3) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415700108?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0415700108 →buy] | ||
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Just as 以前(yǐqián) can be used to talk events before a specific time, 以后(yǐhòu) can be used to describe actions that happened after a specific time.
Structure
This grammar structure is similar to the English "after such-and-such, something happens". It's quite simple, all you have to do is put the "after" after the time words or time phrase.
Time + 以后， Subject + Verb + Object
The time can be a specific time or date, or an action or event.
Examples
- 十 月 八 号 以后，我 在 北京。After October 8th， I will be in Beijing.
- 十 点 以后，我 不 在 家。After 10 o'clock, I will not be at home.
- 见到 那 个 女孩 以后，我们 一起 去 咖啡店 了。After we saw that girl, we went to the cafe.
- 喝 酒 以后，我 很 高兴。After drinking, we are happy.
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