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HSK 2 word · preposition

从

cóng

from

Traditional: 從

Stroke order

See how to write 从

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

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从

4 strokes

Example sentence

我从学校来。

Wǒ cóng xuéxiào lái.

I come from school.

More sentences with 从

数字工具改善流程,从而提高效率。

Shùzì gōngjù gǎishàn liúchéng, cóng'ér tígāo xiàolǜ.

Digital tools improve processes, thereby increasing efficiency.

Character breakdown

人

person

+

人

person

=

从

from; follow

One person (人) following another (人) — to follow.

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Frequently asked questions about 从

What does 从 mean?
从 (cóng) means "from" in English. It is an HSK 2 vocabulary word.
What is the traditional form of 从?
The traditional Chinese form of 从 is 從.
How many strokes does 从 have?
从 has 4 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 从 in?
从 is part of the HSK 2 word list, so it belongs to the elementary vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.