time noun / adverb HSK 4
Traditional 今後
from now on · henceforth · in the future
Meaning
今后 means 'from now on' or 'in the future,' referring to the time period starting from the present moment and extending forward. It emphasizes a temporal boundary at 'now' and discusses what will happen or what one plans to do after this point.
Usage
今后 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to indicate future actions, plans, or changes. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence to set the temporal frame. Slightly more formal than 以后 (yǐ hòu), it's frequently used in announcements, resolutions, or when making commitments about future behavior.
Examples
- 01今后我会更加努力学习中文。.From now on, I will study Chinese even harder.
- 02今后请大家注意保护环境。.From now on, please everyone pay attention to protecting the environment.
Characters
Common collocations
- 今后的日子the days ahead
- 今后的工作future work
- 今后要......from now on (I/we) must...
Antonyms
Origin
今后 literally combines 今 (now/present) and 后 (after/later) to create the meaning 'after now' or 'from now forward.'