Preposition 从 (cóng) - From

Pattern

• 从 + Time / Place + Verb
• 从 + A + 到 + B

Usage

• Indicates the starting point in time, space or sequence.
• Often paired with 到 to form “从……到……” (from... to...).

Examples

1. 1

   商店从上午九点开到下午六点。

   Shāngdiàn cóng shàngwǔ jiǔ diǎn kāi dào xiàwǔ liù diǎn.

   The shop is open from 9 AM to 6 PM.

2. 2

   从这儿到地铁站怎么走？

   Cóng zhèr dào dìtiězhàn zěnme zǒu?

   How do I get to the subway station from here?