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“from now on” in Chinese

Chinese

Also今后 (jīn hòu) · 此后 (cǐ hòu) · 往后 (wǎng hòu) · 从今以后 (cóng jīn yǐ hòu)

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǐ hòu

Example

以后我们得开始准备了。yǐ hòu wǒ men děi kāi shǐ zhǔn bèi le

From now on, we need to start preparing.

Illustration for 以后 (from now on)

How to say “from now on” in Chinese

“From now on” in Chinese is 以后 (yǐ hòu).

A time line that extends beyond a chosen point, including what happens soon afterward and far in the future.

Full entry for 以后: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 以后

以后我不想再拖延了。yǐ hòu wǒ bù xiǎng zài tuō yán le

From now on, I don't want to put it off anymore.

Tips for using 以后

  • 以后 (yǐhòu, "afterward") appears naturally in plans about school, work, or growing up, so it is not limited to events happening in the next few minutes.

Other Chinese words for “from now on”

2

今后

jīn hòu

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今后我们要早点睡觉。jīn hòu wǒ men yào záo diǎn shuì jiào

From now on, we should go to bed earlier.

3

此后

cǐ hòu

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此后我会每天练习中文。cǐ hòu wǒ huì měi tiān liàn xí zhōng wén

From now on, I will practice Chinese every day.

4

往后

wǎng hòu

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往后请按时交作业。wǎng hòu qǐng àn shí jiāo zuò yè

From now on, please hand in your homework on time.

从今以后我要吃得更健康。cóng jīn yǐ hòu wǒ yào chī de gèng jiàn kāng

From now on, I am going to eat healthier.

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