从前

从前從前 cóng qián ㄘㄨㄥˊ ㄑㄧㄢˊ cung4 cin4 HSK 3 基礎級 · Level 2

  • previously
  • formerly
  • once upon a time

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 从 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他們從前住這嗎? Did they live here?
  • 他和從前不一樣。 He is not the same as before.
  • 我從前和你一樣窮。 I used to be poor like you.
  • 从前有个美丽的公主。 Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess.
  • 湯姆還和從前一樣窮。 Tom is still just as poor as he used to be.

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