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hòu
| Definition | behind, rear, after; descendents |
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| Simplification Method | Simplified form is 后. Created as unique simplification #89 (後 » 后) via homophonic substitution. |
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Chinese characters or pinyin syllables
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See also
- YellowBridge Dictionary User's Guide: Character Etymology Results Tab
- Chinese Extension Fonts. Read this if some Chinese characters appear as little squares instead.