随后

• Pinyin: suí hòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 随 = 阝(hill) + 有 + 辶 (walk), to follow; 后 = 彳(walk) + 幺 + 夂, after

Meaning

Subsequently; afterwards; following that. Indicates something happening soon after.

An adverb indicating that something happens shortly after another event. More formal than 然后 and implies a closer temporal connection. Common in news reports, formal writing, and narrative sequences.

Examples

1. 他先到达会场，随后其他代表也陆续赶到。 He arrived at the venue first, and other delegates subsequently arrived one after another.
2. 警方接到报案后随后赶到现场。 After receiving the report, the police subsequently rushed to the scene.
3. 她先去了北京，随后又转飞上海。 She first went to Beijing, then subsequently flew to Shanghai.

Usage Guide

Context: news, narrative, formal writing

Tone: sequential

Do Say

• 随后会通知你。(You'll be notified subsequently.)
• 他随后就来了。(He came right after.)

Don't Say

• 随后明天 — 随后 means immediately after; for specifying tomorrow, just say 明天

Origin & History

Compound of 随 (to follow) + 后 (after), meaning following after.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal