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先后

先後
xiān hòuHSK 5

先后 (xiān hòu) is an HSK 5 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

noun 名

  1. Englishorder; sequence

    • EX
      这两件事有先后之分，你必须先完成第一件。

      These two things have to be done in order; you must finish the first one before the second.

    • EX
      我们要分清事情的先后，不能急于求成。

      We need to get our priorities in order and not rush things.

2

adverb 副

  1. Englishone after another

    • EX
      代表们先后走进了会议室。

      The delegates entered the meeting room one after another.

    • EX
      在过去的一年里，他先后去过三个国家旅游。

      Over the past year, he has travelled to three countries in succession.