How to say “from among” in Chinese with 从中
从 (cóng) + Plural / Group + 中 (zhōng) + Verb
Expressing "from" with "从中 (cóngzhōng)"
从 (cóng) + Plural / Group + 中 (zhōng) + Verb
HSK 5Sentence PatternsExpressing "from" with "从中 (cóngzhōng)"
Rule structure
从 (cóng)…中 (zhōng) means "from within (a group, experience, etc.)". It indicates the source or origin of an action or extraction.
Rule structure
从 (cóng)…中 (zhōng) means "from within (a group, experience, etc.)". It indicates the source or origin of an action or extraction.
Examples
从中吸取教训。
Cóng zhōng xīqǔ jiàoxùn.
Draw a lesson from it.
Examples
从中吸取教训。
Cóng zhōng xīqǔ jiàoxùn.
Draw a lesson from it.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "from" with "从中 (cóngzhōng)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 从 (cóng) + Plural / Group + 中 (zhōng) + Verb. For example: 从中吸取教训。 — “Draw a lesson from it.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
从中吸取教训。 — “Draw a lesson from it.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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