sau đó
[saw˧˧ ʔɗɔ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) later (on); afterwards; thereafter; after that; since that time; since that moment
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sau đó cảnh sát đã tìm thấy chiếc xe hơi của bà ta.The police later found her car.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “sau đó” mean?
(adverb) later (on); afterwards; thereafter; after that; since that time; since that moment
Is “sau đó” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.