过后

过后 refers to the time that follows an event or a period of time. It is often used to describe what happens after something has occurred, emphasizing the sequence of events.

The character 过 (guò) means 'to pass' or 'to go through,' while 后 (hòu) means 'after' or 'behind.' Together, they form a compound that literally means 'after passing,' indicating a time that comes after a particular moment or action.

过后 is commonly used in daily conversation to talk about consequences, reactions, or follow-up actions. It is often paired with other words like “之后” (zhī hòu) to emphasize the temporal relationship between events. Understanding this term helps learners grasp how Chinese speakers express cause and effect in narratives and everyday speech.