No. 2,698 in Chinese
从小
"From a young age."
In a sentence
我从小就喜欢画画。
I have enjoyed painting since I was young.
Here, "从小" signifies the time period beginning in childhood, emphasizing the origin or starting point of the mentioned habit or preference.
他从小生活在农村，对大自然很熟悉。
He grew up in the countryside and is very familiar with nature.
Here, "从小" indicates the speaker's early environment or upbringing location in their childhood.
医生说我从小体质较弱，需要注意健康。
The doctor said I have had a weaker constitution since I was young and need to pay attention to my health.
In this sentence, "从小" refers to the sustained condition or characteristic of the individual throughout their life starting from childhood.
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