marv1050

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From :   Marvin R.

Date : 2008-11-15 / 01:24AM

Hi Benny! When should rǎnhòu be used as opposed to yǐhòu. They both mean— later or afterwards— right? Is one more commonly used than the other?

Thanks,

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 Benny the Mandarin Teacher bennysland.com 
2008-11-15 / 12:56PM

Hi Marvin R. Let me clarify the meanings of those 2 words:

1. yǐ hòu = after/ later

2. rán hòu = then (for the time order)

They are very different

Benny



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