luò
hòu

HSK 3
common
adjective
verb

Meaning of 落后

落后 means to fall behind; to lag behind (in movement); to fall behind schedule; to lag behind plan. Pronounced luò hòu. HSK 3.

  • to fall behind; to lag behind (in movement)
  • to fall behind schedule; to lag behind plan
  • backward; underdeveloped; outdated

Definitions & Examples

sài
zhōng
 
zhí
luò
hòu
duì
shǒu
 

During the race, he consistently fell behind his opponent.

Bié
zǒu
tài
kuài
 
dōu
luò
hòu
le
 

Don't walk so fast; I'm falling behind.

Chuán
duì
 
men
zhè
sōu
chuán
luò
hòu
le
 

Our ship fell behind within the fleet.