HSK 2
从
The preposition '从' (from, starting from)
Explanation
'从' is used to indicate the starting point of space, time, or sequence, equivalent to 'from' in English. The common structure is '从 + place/time + 动词'. For example: '从这儿走' means 'start walking from here'.
Examples
你从这儿走，五分钟就到书店了。
这路公交车从我们学校门口过。
Learn “从” effectively
The grammar point “从” (The preposition '从' (from, starting from)) is one of the key structures at HSK 2. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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