No. 630 in Vietnamese
hậu
The Vietnamese word "hậu" can mean "behind," "later," "posterity," or "generous," depending on context.
In a sentence
Anh ấy đã dành tặng một phần quà rất hậu hĩnh để cảm ơn.
He offered a very generous gift to express gratitude.
In this sentence, 'hậu' is used as an adjective to describe something generous or abundant, extending the meaning in terms of quality.
Chúng ta cần cân nhắc hậu quả của quyết định này.
We need to consider the consequences of this decision.
Here, 'hậu' operates as a prefix in 'hậu quả,' which refers to the aftermath or consequences of an event.
Việc làm của bạn sẽ được ghi nhận trong hậu thế.
Your actions will be remembered by future generations.
In this context, 'hậu' refers to the future, especially in terms of posterity or legacy.
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