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cung4
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(1)[1] from; by; whence; through [2] [v] undertake; manage; dedicate oneself to; attend to; engage in (2)[1] entourage; [n] attendant; servant [2] secondary; the relation other than one's direct blood relatives [3] [n] accessory [4] vice; deputy (3)[1] lax; easy [2] plentiful; abundant [3] [v] urge; persuade strongly (4) from north to south Stroke count: 11
Level: 2
Radical: 彳 (#60)
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從前
cung4 cin4 = once upon a time, before, formerly, in the past
從來
cung4 loi4 = always; at all times; all along
從此
cung4 ci2 = from now on
從考
cung4 haau2 = retest
自從
zi6 cung4 = since; ever since
從頭
cung4 tau4 = from the start; once again; anew; afresh
從而
cung4 ji4 = thus; thereby; therefore
從未
cung4 mei6 = never
從小
cung4 siu2 = since childhood
從容不迫
sung1 jung4 bat1 bik1 = calm; relaxed; unruffled; cool; collectedSee all 39 compounds |
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Showing all 3 examples containing 從
我從來都沒去過日本。 國
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I have never been to Japan.
自從新聞報道話椰子又好又盛，呢一帶食肆都趁「食住条水」推出各種各樣同椰子有關嘅小食 粵
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Ever since the news reported that coconuts were good and all, the entire stretch of eateries here took the opportunity to serve snacks made from coconuts.
呢壇嘢要從長計議，小心駛得晚年船呀 粵
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We must consider this matter more carefully; being cautious will help us go a long way. |
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