HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 3
后面
Back, behind, or later.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 3
Why does 后面 look like this?
'后' (hòu) originally represented a ruler, but is now used for 'behind/after'. '面' (miàn) represents a face or surface. Together, they describe the 'back surface' or what is behind you.