从 (cóng) — how to say "from" in Chinese

From, through

Radicals / Keys

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Examples

学校到公司坐车。

I go from school to the company by car.

家来

I came from home.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 从 (cóng) — from, through

[cóng-] Kong the explorer discovers a hidden path through the jungle 从. 🌴 The path is marked with individuals (the lines), showing the way from dense forest to a clearing. Kong realizes these lines represent the journey from darkness to light, leading him to a new adventure!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "from" in Chinese?

"from" in Chinese is 从 (cóng).

What does 从 mean in English?

从 (cóng) means "From, through".

How is 从 pronounced?

It is pronounced cóng (written as cong). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "from" in Chinese characters?

It is written 从.

What HSK level is 从?

从 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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