sau này

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The Vietnamese phrase "sau này" is used to refer to something that will happen afterwards, later, or in the future. It can function as both an adjective and an adverb.

Meaning:

• Afterwards: Indicates something that will occur after a specific event or time.
• Later: Used to suggest a time that is not immediate but happens after now.
• In the future: Refers to an indefinite time ahead.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "sau này" when you want to talk about plans, predictions, or events that you expect will happen later on.
• It is often placed at the end of a sentence or clause to indicate the future timing of the action or event.

Examples:

1. Simple Usage:

   • "Tôi sẽ đi du lịch sau này."

2. In a Question:

   • "Bạn có kế hoạch gì sau này không?"

3. In Statements:

   • "Sau này, tôi muốn trở thành bác sĩ."

Advanced Usage:

• "Sau này" can be used in more complex sentences to express conditional ideas.
  • "Nếu tôi học chăm chỉ, sau này tôi sẽ thành công."

Word Variants:

• "Sau" (after) can be used on its own, but "sau này" specifically emphasizes a future time.
• "Này" adds a sense of immediacy or relevance to the context of the future.

Different Meanings:

• While "sau này" generally refers to a future time, in some contexts, it can imply a change in circumstances or a new phase in life.

Synonyms:

• "Trong tương lai" (in the future)
• "Sau đó" (after that) – although this is more related to a sequence of events rather than a broader future context.

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adj, adv

1. afterwards, later, in the future