How to Say “Later” in Mandarin

以后
yǐhòu

Later

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 以yǐto use
  • 后hòuempress

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Common questions

How do you say "Later" in Mandarin?
"Later" in Mandarin is 以后, pronounced yǐhòu (third tone, fourth tone).
What does 以后 mean literally?
以后 breaks down as 以 (to use) + 后 (empress).
What tones does 以后 use?
以后 is pronounced yǐhòu: third tone, fourth tone.