Discussion of 从/從 [cóng] from (a time, a place, or a point of view)

Discussion of 从/從

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从 and 自从 are both prepositions and they both indicate a starting point. Let's take a look at their differences:
1. 从 precedes a time, a place, a certain range, or the starting point of something that is developing; 自从 only precedes a time.
2. When used before a time, 从 can be followed by a time in the future or in the past; while 自从 can only be used before a time in the past.

lisaC

can '从' be spelled 'zòng' and mean 'second cousin?

OPELK

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How to read 自从

abc32103

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What are the different contexts in which 从 (cóng) can be used?

个学生

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1. 从 (cóng) can be used to indicate the origin of something, such as a place, time, or point of view. For example, 从中国 (cóng Zhōngguó) means "from China".

2. 从 (cóng) can be used to indicate the starting point of an action or process. For example, 从今天开始 (cóng jīntiān kāishǐ) means "starting from today".

3. 从 (cóng) can be used to indicate the source of a statement or opinion. For example, 从我的角度来看 (cóng wǒ de jiǎodù lái kàn) means "from my point of view".

4. 从 (cóng) can be used to indicate the cause of something. For example, 从这个事件引发的 (cóng zhège shìjiàn yǐnfā de) means "caused by this event".

5. 从 (cóng) can be used to indicate the basis of a comparison. For example, 从价格上来看 (cóng jiàgé shàng lái kàn) means "compared in terms of price".

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