今后

• Pinyin: jīn hòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 今 (jīn) — now, present; 后 (hòu) — after, later

Meaning

From now on; in the future; hereafter. Refers to the time from the present moment onward.

A slightly formal way to express 'from this point forward.' Used to talk about plans, resolutions, or expectations for the future. More formal than 以后 and carries a sense of determination or commitment.

Examples

1. 今后我会更努力学习。 From now on, I will study harder.
2. 今后我们要多联系。 Let's keep in touch more from now on.
3. 今后请注意这个问题。 Please pay attention to this issue from now on.

Usage Guide

Context: planning, resolutions, speeches

Tone: determined

Do Say

• 今后我每天都要运动。(From now on, I will exercise every day.)
• 今后有什么问题可以问我。(If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me.)

Don't Say

• 不要在很随意的场合用今后 (Don't use 今后 in very casual conversation — it sounds formal; use 以后 for everyday speech)

Origin & History

Compound of 今 (now, the present) and 后 (after, behind). Together they mean 'after the present' — from now onward.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal