从 cóng
from / since / through
从 (cóng) means "from / since / through" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 从
到
dào
to / until
开始
kāishǐ
to start / beginning
来
lái
to come
早上
zǎoshang
morning
晚上
wǎnshang
evening
去年
qùnián
last year
Frequently asked questions
What does 从 (cóng) mean in Chinese?
从 (cóng) means "from / since / through" in Chinese. 从 (cóng) means "from / since / through" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 从 in a sentence?
Use 从 (cóng) the way you would use "from / since / through" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 从?
Common words that pair with 从 include 到, 开始, 来. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 从 (cóng) and 到 (dào)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 从 means "from / since / through"; 到 means "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 从 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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