HSK 2
从
從
Meaning
- from
- via
- passing through
- through (a gap)
- past
- ever (followed by negative, meaning never)
- (formerly pr. [zong4] and related to 縱|纵) to follow
- to comply with
- to obey
- to join
- to engage in
- adopting some mode of action or attitude
- follower
- retainer
- accessory
- accomplice
- related by common paternal grandfather or earlier ancestor
- Traditional
- 從
- Pinyin
- cóng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
从
cóngfrom, by, since, whence, through
Primary radical人 · man
從
cóngfrom, by, since, whence, through
Primary radical彳 · step
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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