Definition

1. Adverb:

   • In the near future, later: Indicates an event or situation that will occur soon after the present moment.
   • Hereinafter, below, as follows: Used to introduce a list, explanation, or statement that comes immediately after in the text or speech.

2. Adjective:

   • Following, below: Describes items, conditions, or points that are listed or explained next.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:

  • Sau đây sẽ có điện trong làng. (In the near future, there will be electricity in the village.)
  • Chương trình của chúng tôi sau đây. (Our program is as follows.)

• Adjective:

  • Những điều kiện sau đây là bắt buộc. (The following conditions are mandatory.)
  • Xin vui lòng đọc thông báo sau đây. (Please read the announcement below.)

Advanced Usage

• "Sau đây là...": A common phrase used to formally introduce what comes next, equivalent to "The following is..." or "Here is...".

  • Sau đây là bản tin thời sự. (The following is the news bulletin.)

• Used in formal writing, documents, or speeches to structure information that will be presented immediately.

Variants and Related Words

• Sau này (Adverb): Later, in the future (refers to a more distant or general future).

  • Sau này tôi muốn trở thành bác sĩ. (Later, I want to become a doctor.)

• Tiếp theo (Adverb/Adjective): Next, following (often used in sequences).

  • Phần tiếp theo của câu chuyện. (The next part of the story.)

Synonyms

• Kế tiếp (Adjective): Next, subsequent.
• Dưới đây (Adverb): Below (used specifically in written text).

Related Phrases

• Như sau đây: As follows (a slightly more formal variant).
  • Các bước thực hiện như sau đây. (The implementation steps are as follows.)

1. In the near future
   • Sau đây sẽ có điện trong làng
     In the near future there will be electricity in the village
2. Hereinafter, below, following, as follows
   • Những điều kiện sau đây
     The following conditions