自从

自从自從 cóng ㄗˋ ㄘㄨㄥˊ zi6 cung4 HSK 3 進階級 · Level 3

  • since (a time)
  • ever since

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 自 (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

  • 自从我认识她的时候,我就恨她。 From the moment that I met her, I hated her.
  • 汤姆自从2003年就住在这里。 Tom has lived here since 2003.
  • 自从他离开去法国,已经有两个月了。 Two months have passed since he left for France.
  • 自从我开始学汉语以来已经有两年了。 It's been two years since I started learning Chinese.
  • 自从你上次来这,已经有一段时间了。 It's been a while since your last visit.

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