HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
从 — from
- Reading
- cóng
- Meaning
- from; follow
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
从 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is cóng and it means from; follow. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
从 appears in everyday chinese words such as 从 (from), 从 (from) and 从小 (from childhood).
Chinese words containing 从
Frequently asked questions
What does 从 mean in Chinese?
从 means from; follow in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 从 read?
从 is read cóng. Reading it inside real words — 从 and 从 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 从 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 从 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 从 in a word?
A common word containing 从 is 从 (cóng) — "from". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 从 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 从 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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