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sau

Pronunciation Northern /saw˧˧/ Central /ʂaw˧˥/ Southern /ʂaw˧˧/
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6 senses 2 meanings
Adjective / Adverb / Preposition
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Adjective / Preposition
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6 senses · 2 meanings

after

Adjective / Adverb / Preposition · 4 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
next, subsequent

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

Sense 2 Adverb
later

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.

Sense 3 Adverb
afterwards

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

Sense 4 Preposition
after

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 / Preposition · 2 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
rear, hind, back Places & BuildingsTheme

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

Sense 2 Preposition
behind

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.

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