HSK 5
自从
自從
Meaning
- since (a time)
- ever since
- Traditional
- 自從
- Pinyin
- zì cóng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
自
zìself; private, personal; from
Primary radical自 · self
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
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