HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
后天
The day after tomorrow; also refers to 'acquired' traits (nurture) in philosophical contexts.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 后天 look like this?
'后' (hòu) originally meant a sovereign or 'after/behind', and '天' (tiān) means 'day' or 'sky'. Together, they represent 'the day after the day that follows'—literally 'after-day'.