随后

The Chinese word "随后" is composed of two characters: "随" and "后". The character "随" means "to follow" or "to accompany", while the character "后" means "after" or "later". Together, the two characters mean "to follow after" or "to come after".The word "随后" is often used in a temporal sense, to indicate that something will happen after something else. For example, the sentence "我吃完饭随后就走" means "I will leave after I finish eating".The word "随后" can also be used in a spatial sense, to indicate that something is located behind something else. For example, the sentence "我在你随后" means "I am behind you".In addition to its temporal and spatial meanings, the word "随后" can also be used in a figurative sense, to indicate that something is a consequence of something else. For example, the sentence "他考试不及格随后就被开除了" means "He failed the exam and was subsequently fired".The word "随后" is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is used frequently in both spoken and written Chinese.