从 (cóng): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Time and origin

These words show starting points in time or life experience.

HSK 5

Participation and process

Words for engaging in work, drawing from inside, or starting over.

HSK 5

cóng从

shì事

go in for; devote oneself to; be to engaged in [formal]

HSK 3.0 · L4

cóng从

zhōng中

from within

HSK 3.0 · L6

cóng从

yè业

to practice (a trade)

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

cóng从

tóu头

From the beginning

Negation and obedience

A useful set for never, always, or obedience-related meaning.

HSK 4

cóng从

lái来

always

HSK 3.0 · L5

cóng从

bù不

never

HSK 3.0 · L6

cóng从

wèi未

never

HSK 6

fú服

cóng从

to obey; submit to

Practice & Review

Resources & Utilities

Fun & Culture

Practice & Review

Resources & Utilities

Fun & Culture

从 (cóng): From — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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Time and origin

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Example Sentences

HSK Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical

Participation and process

Negation and obedience

Related Characters

HSK Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical