后天

hòutiān

the day after tomorrow

Dictionary entry

the day after tomorrow; life after birth (the period in which one develops through experiences, contrasted with 先天); acquired (not innate or congenital)

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后
天

See it in sentences

后天是我的生日。

Hòutiān shì wǒ de shēngrì.

English

The day after tomorrow is my birthday.

后天早上我们出发,别忘记。

Hòutiān zǎoshang wǒmen chūfā, bié wàngjì.

English

We leave the morning after tomorrow, do not forget.

Goes with

  • 后天见see you the day after tomorrow
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