從 (cóng) - From — indicates origin, starting point, or following & also means to follow, obey, or join.

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從 · cóng

From — indicates origin, starting point, or following;

also means to follow, obey, or join.

From — indicates origin, starting point, or followingalso means to follow, obey, or join.

Usage highlights

From now onFollow someoneJoin the armyFrom beginning to endObey ordersAccompany

Synonyms

  • 随— follow, accompany
  • 跟— follow, with
  • 顺— comply, go along

Antonyms

  • 违— disobey, violate
  • 逆— go against, oppose
  • 反— oppose, anti-

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He comes from Beijing (从北京来).
  • We should follow the rules (从规则).
  • They started from scratch (从零开始).
  • She joined the army (从军).

Collocations

  • From now on(从现在开始)
  • Follow someone(从某人)
  • Join the army(从军)
  • From beginning to end(从头到尾)
  • Obey orders(从命)
  • Accompany(从行)

Idioms

  • Follow whatever others say(从善如流)
  • Follow the crowd(从众)
  • Obey orders(从令如流)
  • Follow one's inclinations(从心所欲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the concept of following and obedience in Confucian values.
  • Used historically to denote joining military or official service.
  • Symbolizes the idea of starting from a point and moving forward.

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