COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 从 is built
Traditional etymology note: One person 人 following another
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How to Write 从 (cóng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
from; through; via
cóngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cóng
从
from; through; via
Common words
cóng xiǎo
从小
from childhood; from a young age
cóng cǐ
从此
from now on; since then; henceforth
cóng lái
从来
always; at all times; never (if used in negative sentence)
cóng zhōng
从中
from within; therefrom
cóng bù
从不
never
cóng ér
从而
thus; thereby
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 从
Say “cóng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 从
Common words and phrases
cóng xiǎo
from childhood; from a young age
cóng cǐ
from now on; since then; henceforth
cóng lái
always; at all times; never (if used in negative sentence)
cóng zhōng
from within; therefrom
cóng bù
never
cóng ér
thus; thereby
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“从”。
Zhège zì shì “cóng”.
This character is “从”.
我正在学习“从”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cóng” zì.
I am learning the character “从”.
请写一遍“从”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cóng”.
Please write “从” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 从?
从 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 从 (cóng) mean?
从 (cóng) means from; through; via.
What is the radical of 从?
The radical of 从 is 人, associated with Not yet classified.