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后者 (hòu zhě): the latter

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
the latter
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • the latter

Chinese explanation

  • 指前面提到的两个人或事物中的后一个。常与“前者”相对使用,用来区分先提到的和晚提到的两个对象。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

empress

HSK 4

suffix meaning person, one who

Example sentences

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I like the color of the former, but I prefer the design of the latter.

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Of these two plans, the former saves money, the latter saves time.

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Xiao Ming and Xiao Gang both came; the latter is my good friend.

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I like both apples and bananas, but if I can only choose one, I choose the latter.

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