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When talking about when something happens, 以后 (yǐhòu) and 的时候 (de shíhou) are often used. They can both be translated as &quot;when,&quot; but their meanings are different, so they can't be used in situations you might expect them to be used in. Take a look at this article if you want to figure it out!

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== Contents ==

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* [[#Structure|<span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Structure</span>]]
* [[#.E4.BB.A5.E5.90.8E|<span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">以后</span>]]
** [[#Examples|<span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Examples</span>]]
* [[#.E7.9A.84.E6.97.B6.E5.80.99|<span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">的时候</span>]]
** [[#Examples_2|<span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">Examples</span>]]
* [[#Similar_Usage|<span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Similar Usage</span>]]
** [[#Examples_3|<span class="tocnumber">4.1</span> <span class="toctext">Examples</span>]]
* [[#See_also|<span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">See also</span>]]
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** [[#Videos|<span class="tocnumber">6.2</span> <span class="toctext">Videos</span>]]


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== <span id="Structure" class="mw-headline">Structure</span> ==

以后 and 的时候 both appear in the same place in the sentence. That is, after the verb.

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Subj. + Verb + 以后／的时候，⋯⋯


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The difference comes in what they actually mean.

== <span id=".E4.BB.A5.E5.90.8E" class="mw-headline">以后</span> ==

[https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/After_a_specific_time 以后] technically means after, so it is used ''after'' the action is completed. This can be seen as a way of saying &quot;When you are done (verb)ing.&quot;

=== <span id="Examples" class="mw-headline">Examples</span> ===

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* 下 飞机 ''以后'' 给 我 打电话 。 <span class="pinyin">Xià fēijī ''yǐhòu'' gěi wǒ dǎ diànhuà</span><span class="trans">Give me a call after you get off the plane.</span>
* 来 中国 ''以后'' 我 才 发现 中国 菜 那么 好吃 。 <span class="pinyin">Lái Zhōngguó ''yǐhòu'' wǒ cái fāxiàn Zhōngguó cài nàme hào chī.</span> <span class="trans"> Only when I got to China did I realize how tasty Chinese food is.</span>
* 毕业 ''以后'' 我 打算 去 上海 工作 。<span class="pinyin">Bìyè ''yǐhòu'' wǒ dǎsuàn qù Shànghǎi gōngzuò. </span><span class="trans">I plan to find a job in Shanghai after I graduate.</span>
* 结婚 ''以后'' 你 想 继续 工作 吗 ？<span class="pinyin">Jiéhūn ''yǐhòu'' nǐ xiǎng jìxù gōngzuò ma?</span><span class="trans">Do you want to keep working after you get married?</span>




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== <span id=".E7.9A.84.E6.97.B6.E5.80.99" class="mw-headline">的时候</span> ==

的时候 means &quot;when&quot; in the sense of [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/At_the_time_when during an action]. For example, &quot;when you play ball&quot; can be seen as &quot;when you are playing ball.&quot; It is this sort of difference that can make 以后 and 的时候 slightly confusing at times.

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* 吃饭 ''的时候'' 看 电视 容易 长 胖 。 <span class="pinyin">Chīfàn ''de shíhòu'' kàn diànshì róngyì zhǎng pàng. </span><span class="trans">Watching TV while you eat can make you fat easily.</span>
* 工作 ''的时候'' 不要 上网 聊天 。<span class="pinyin">Gōngzuò ''de shíhòu'' bùyào shàngwǎng liáotiān. </span><span class="trans">Don't chat online when you're at work.</span>
* 无聊 ''的时候'' 可以 做 些 什么 ？<span class="pinyin">Wúliáo ''de shíhòu'' kěyǐ zuò xiē shénme? </span> <span class="trans">What can you do when you're bored?</span>


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的时候 is also similar to using [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Simultaneous_tasks_with_%22yibian%22 the 一边 structure]. However, 一边 uses two conscious actions that you do, whereas &quot;的时候&quot; can use sub-conscious or unexpected actions.

== <span id="Similar_Usage" class="mw-headline">Similar Usage</span> ==

Now we get to a really confusing part! There are instances where ''both'' 以后 and 的时候 could work and still mean the same thing. These are times when there isn't really a duration, it just happens in an instant. For example, &quot;when you see her.&quot; This means, &quot;as soon as you see her,&quot; so there is only one point where you first see a person. In this case, you can use either one.

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* 雨 停 了 ''的时候''，我们 就 去 公园 玩。<span class="pinyin">Yǔ tíng le ''de shíhòu'' , wǒmen jiù qù gōngyuán wán.</span><span class="trans">When it stops raining, we'll go play in the park.</span>
* 雨 停 了 ''以后''，我们 就 去 公园 玩。<span class="pinyin">Yǔ tíngle ''yǐhòu'' , wǒmen jiù qù gōngyuán wán. </span><span class="trans">When it stops raining, we'll go play in the park.</span>
* 商店 关门 的 ''时候''，你 再 来 找 我。<span class="pinyin">Shāngdiàn guānmén de ''shíhòu'' , nǐ zàilái zhǎo wǒ.</span><span class="trans">Come to find me when the shop is closed.</span>
* 商店 关门 了 ''以后''，你 再 来 找 我。<span class="pinyin">Shāngdiàn guānmén le ''yǐhòu'' , nǐ zàilái zhǎo wǒ.</span><span class="trans"> Come to find me when the shop is closed.</span>


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== <span id="See_also" class="mw-headline">See also</span> ==

* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/After_a_specific_time After a specific time]
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/At_the_time_when At the time when]
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Simultaneous_tasks_with_%22yibian%22 Simultaneous tasks with &quot;yibian&quot;]
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Comparing_%22yihou%22_and_%22zhihou%22 Comparing &quot;yihou&quot; and &quot;zhihou&quot;]

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=== <span id="Books" class="mw-headline">Books</span> ===

* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_1,_Part_2_(3rd_ed) Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (3rd ed)] (pp. 293-4) [http://amzn.to/2femBuy →buy]

=== <span id="Videos" class="mw-headline">Videos</span> ===

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v469o3lXaYk Yoyo Chinese Grammar &quot;When you get home&quot;]

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