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Meaning
6 senses · 2 meanings
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after
Adjective
Following directly in order or time after the one that has just been mentioned or happened.
vi Hẹn gặp lại bạn vào tuần sau.
en See you again next week.
Adverb
At a time in the future or after the time that has been mentioned or discussed.
vi Tôi sẽ làm việc này sau.
en I will do this later.
At a later time or following an event that has already taken place or been described.
vi Chúng tôi đi ăn và sau đó đi xem phim.
en We went to eat and then went to see a movie afterwards.
Preposition
Following in time or at a later point than a specific event, action, or period.
vi Chúng tôi sẽ đi dạo sau bữa tối.
en We will go for a walk after dinner.
back
Adjective
Located at the back part of something or further back in position than other parts.
vi Anh ấy ngồi ở hàng ghế sau.
en He is sitting in the back row.
Preposition
In or at the back of something, or on the other side of an object.
vi Anh ấy đứng sau cánh cửa.
en He is standing behind the door.
Similar
sau đó / sau khi / sau này / sau chót …
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Use
phía sau / ngày sau / về sau / trước sau …
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Questions and answers
What does “sau” mean?
In English, “sau” can mean “after” or “back”, depending on the sense.
How do the meanings of “sau” differ?
- “after”: Following in time or at a later point than a specific event, action, or period.
- “back”: Located at the back part of something or further back in position than other parts.