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“next” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiē xià lái

Example

接下来我们要开始考试。jiē xià lái wǒ men yào kāi shǐ kǎo shì

Next, we will start the exam.

Illustration for 接下来 (next)

How to say “next” in Chinese

“Next” in Chinese is 接下来 (jiē xià lái).

Shows the next point in a chain of events, immediately after the current moment or action.

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

Example sentences with 接下来

接下来你怎么做?jiē xià lái nǐ zěn me zuò

What will you do next?

Tips for using 接下来

  • In schedules, stories, and instructions, it usually introduces the next step rather than a distant plan, helping listeners track the order without a stated clock time.

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