later generations; descendants; afterlife
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later generations; future ages; posterity (in time)
Refers to future generations or eras that follow the present, often used in historical or literary contexts.
The Book of Songs and the Songs of Chu had a great influence on the literature of later generations.
This classic work will be passed down to future generations.
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Descendants of later generations will forever remember his contributions.
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descendants; offspring; posterity (biological)
Specifically refers to biological descendants or lineage, often used in genealogical or historical contexts.
He is a descendant of Confucius and still lives in Qufu today.
These descendants have inherited the fine traditions of their ancestors.
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The descendants of the royal family are scattered around the world.
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next life; afterlife; future incarnation (Buddhism)
formalSpecific Buddhist terminology referring to the life following the present one in the cycle of rebirth. Distinguished from 来世 only by being slightly more formal/archaic in Buddhist texts.
Buddhism believes in an afterlife, emphasizing the cycle of karma and rebirth.
He accumulated virtue and performed good deeds, praying for blessings in the next life.
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The monk told him that the suffering of this life is for cultivation in the afterlife.