No. 28 in Chinese
从
"从" means "from," "follow," or "obey."
In a sentence
我从家里出发去学校。
I started from home to go to school.
The word '从' is used as a preposition meaning 'from' to indicate the starting point of an action.
他从来也不迟到。
He is never late.
The word '从' is used as part of the phrase '从来' to mean 'never' or 'always' in the context of habits or actions.
请跟从你的心走。
Please follow your heart.
The word '从' is used as a verb meaning 'to follow' to express adherence to something.
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