自从
zìcóngTraditional: 自從
Translation
since, ever since
Word origin
A compound of 自 (zì, from, self) and 从 (cóng, from, following), reinforcing the sense of starting from a point in time.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 自 (zì, from) + 从 (cóng, from)
Stroke order
自
从
Examples
，。
Ever since we moved, we have rarely seen each other.
，。
Since that day, he has become more hard-working.
，。
Ever since she learned Chinese, she has been very interested in China.
，烟。
Since falling ill, he has given up smoking.
，。
Since last year, the company has grown quickly.
自从 (zì cóng) is a preposition meaning since or ever since, marking the starting point of a past situation. It typically pairs with a later marker such as 以后 or 起 and a result in the main clause.
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