How do you say "From now on" in Simplified Chinese?

"From now on" in Simplified Chinese is "以后". This phrase is commonly used in China.

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How to Say ‘From now on’ in Simplified Chinese

Q: What does "以后" mean in English?

"以后" means "From now on" in English. Usage tip: [以后] often means "from now on" or "later on," depending on context. For example, [以后再说] is "we'll talk about it later," while [以后常来] is "come often from now on."

以后

yǐ hòu

[ee-hoh]

💬 Usage Tip: [以后] often means "from now on" or "later on," depending on context. For example, [以后再说] is "we'll talk about it later," while [以后常来] is "come often from now on."

Phrase Breakdown

以后

yǐ hòu

[ee-hoh]

afterwards; later; in the future

Refers to a time after now or after a certain event.

Example

以后你们来，不用带这么多东西。

Later on, when you come, you do not need to bring so many things.

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