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落后

落後
luò hòuHSK 6

落后 (luò hòu) is an HSK 6 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto lag behind

    • EX
      如果我们不加快研发速度，就会在技术竞争中落后于同行。

      If we don't speed up research and development, we'll fall behind our competitors in the technology race.

    • EX
      在长跑比赛中，他暂时落后于其他选手。

      In the long-distance race, he is temporarily behind the other runners.

2

adjective 形

  1. Englishbackward

    • EX
      这个山区的交通还非常落后，连公路都没有。

      Transport in this mountainous area is still very underdeveloped; there aren't even any roads.

    • EX
      这种落后的观念已经不适应现代社会了。

      This outdated way of thinking is no longer suited to modern society.