[rán hòu]
then; after that; afterwards
We'll look into the matter first before coming to a decision.
我们先研究一下，然后再作决定。
One discovers his ignorance only through learning.
学然后知不足。
The guests will stay in Beijing for one day and then fly to Tianjin.
客人将在北京停留一天，然后飞往天津。
First we do practical work and, through it, we gain knowledge.
先有实践，然后有认识。