afterwards; later · newly arrived

hòu lái

h+òu·4th tonel+ái·2nd tone

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Later he wrote to the president.

他后来写信给总统。

She used to be a part time chef, then she became full time.

她以前是兼职厨师，后来做了全职。

At first she was terrified, then she pulled herself together.

一开头她吓坏了, 后来才定下神来。

I intended to go, but forgot to.

我本来想走的，但后来忘了。

I later realized that Beijing people walk slowly.

后来我意识到北京人比较慢地散步。

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