empress
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hòu
empress
hòu miàn
the back; the rear; the last bit; behind; near the end; at the back; later; afterwards
hòu lái
afterwards; later; newly arrived
hòu nián
the year after next
hòu tiān
the day after tomorrow; life after birth (the period in which one develops through experiences, contrasted with 先天[xian1 tian1]); acquired (not innate or congenital); a posteriori
rán hòu
then; after that; afterwards
yǐ hòu
after; later; afterwards; following
COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
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A verified component breakdown for 后 is not available yet. Focus on its 6-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “hòu” while practicing.
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Say “hòu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 后
hòu miàn
the back; the rear; the last bit; behind; near the end; at the back; later; afterwards
hòu lái
afterwards; later; newly arrived
hòu nián
the year after next
hòu tiān
the day after tomorrow; life after birth (the period in which one develops through experiences, contrasted with 先天[xian1 tian1]); acquired (not innate or congenital); a posteriori
rán hòu
then; after that; afterwards
yǐ hòu
after; later; afterwards; following
IN CONTEXT
这个字是“后”。
Zhège zì shì “hòu”.
This character is “后”.
我正在学习“后”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hòu” zì.
I am learning the character “后”.
请写一遍“后”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hòu”.
Please write “后” once.
后 is written with 6 strokes.
后 (hòu) means empress.
The radical of 后 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.