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    Referring to later generations with 后世 (hòushì)

    Time Expressions

    Explanation

    后世 (hòushì) means "later generations" or "posterity," referring to people who live in times after a particular historical period or person. It is commonly used when discussing how historical figures or events are evaluated over time. The term carries a sense of long-term historical perspective.

    Examples

    • 他的作品对后世产生了深远的影响。

      Tā de zuòpǐn duì hòushì chǎnshēng le shēnyuǎn de yǐngxiǎng.

      His works had a profound influence on later generations.

    • 后世的人们对他的评价非常高。

      Hòushì de rénmen duì tā de píngjià fēicháng gāo.

      People of later generations have a very high opinion of him.

    • 这项发明为后世的科技发展打下了基础。

      Zhè xiàng fāmíng wèi hòushì de kējì fāzhǎn dǎxià le jīchǔ.

      This invention laid the foundation for the technological development of later generations.

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