HSK 1
从
The word '从' (cóng) marking a starting point
Explanation
The word '从' is used to mark the starting point of a time or a place. For example: '我从北京来' (I come from Beijing) indicates the place of origin, '从星期一到星期五' (from Monday to Friday) indicates a span of time. It often goes together with '到' to indicate 'from point A to point B'.
Examples
Learn “从” effectively
The grammar point “从” (The word '从' (cóng) marking a starting point) is one of the key structures at HSK 1. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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