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Chinese dictionary
v.be next to; take the second place
该省的自然资源以煤居多,石油次之。
Among the natural resources of the province, coal occupies first place and oil comes second.
该省矿藏,以锡居多,铜次之。
Among the mineral deposits of the province, tin occupies first place and copper comes second.
茶是最受欢迎的饮料,咖啡次之。
Tea is the most popular drink, while coffee ranks second.
夫哀莫大于心死,而人死亦次之。
A dead heart is colder than the death of body.