从
cóng
I cov.
from; since; through
II cons.
1) 从 A chūfā: departing from A
2) 从 A dào B: from A to B
3) 从 A qǐ: starting from A
4) 从 A kànlai: viewed from A
5) 从 A lái jiǎng/kàn/shuō: speaking of A; from consideration of A
III adv.
always; at all times (usu. in negative)
IV b.f.
1) follow (跟从)
2) obey; comply with (服从)
3) join; be engaged in (从事)
4) adopt a certain attitude; follow a certain principle (从严)
5) secondary; accessory (主从)
6) cousin-level relationship
7) follower; attendant (从人)
V n.
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