落后
to fall behind; backward
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- Pinyin
- luòhòu
- Strokes
- 18
- In episodes
- 1
Stroke order for 落后
落后 is written with 18 strokes (落: 12, 后: 6). The animation replays automatically.
Usage
HSK 3. 落后于 'fall behind'.
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专家说，中国只比美国落后三到六个月。
Experts say China is only three to six months behind the US.
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