Learn to express “starting from (time)” or “from…on” in Mandarin Chinese
Basic Structure: 从…起
The pattern 从…起 (cóng…qǐ) means “starting from (time)” or “from…on”. It indicates the beginning point of an action, state, or habit that continues from that time forward.
This structure is used to mark a specific point in time when something starts and continues.
Time Progression Visualization
The action starts at a specific point and continues indefinitely
Key Components
Together, 从…起 creates the meaning “starting from…” or “from…on”.
Usage Examples
The 从…起 pattern can be used with various time expressions to indicate when something begins. The action or state continues from that point forward.
Example Sentences
Future Start Date
Announcing new habits or actions beginning at a future time:
Immediate Start
Beginning something right now or immediately:
Past Starting Point
Describing when something began in the past and continues:
Time Expressions with 从…起
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